NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto has witnessed the signing of several bilateral agreements between Kenya and Kazakhstan during his State Visit to Astana, marking a major step in deepening cooperation between the two countries.
According to President Ruto, the agreements are aimed at strengthening collaboration across key sectors, including ICT and e-government services, agriculture, transport and infrastructure, finance, tourism, climate action, mining, exploration and space technology.
Speaking after the signing ceremony in Astana, the President described the agreements as a milestone that places relations between Kenya and Kazakhstan “on a solid and forward-looking trajectory.”
The deals are expected to unlock new economic opportunities, expand trade and investment, and enhance technical cooperation between Nairobi and Astana.
“The agreements form the backbone of a partnership that is gaining momentum and express our commitment to create jobs, facilitate skills transfer and open new markets,” President Ruto said.
The Head of State added that Kenya was keen on leveraging international partnerships to accelerate economic transformation and strengthen strategic cooperation with emerging global economies.
Ruto further noted that the partnership with Kazakhstan is expected to deliver practical benefits to citizens of both nations through investment, innovation and increased economic engagement.
“Our ultimate goal is to ensure that this growing partnership translates into tangible deliverables for the people of our two nations,” he stated.
The signing of the agreements comes as Kenya continues to pursue stronger diplomatic and economic ties with countries in Central Asia as part of its broader foreign policy and trade diversification strategy.
Kazakhstan, one of Central Asia’s largest economies, has increasingly positioned itself as a strategic partner in technology, energy, transport and industrial development.
The agreements signed during the State Visit are also expected to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, food security and climate resilience, areas that remain critical to Kenya’s long-term development agenda.
