NAIROBI, Kenya-President William Ruto has left the country for official visits to Spain and the United Kingdom, where he is expected to secure major investment deals and push for reforms in global finance systems.
Statehouse spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, in a statement, asserted the trip kicks off in Seville, Spain, where Ruto will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
The meeting brings together world leaders to rethink how development is financed in a world facing economic shocks, climate change, and rising inequality.
Ruto will co-chair a high-level session and hold talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI.
The discussions will focus on clean energy, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.
He will later travel to London for the signing of the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030 with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The deal is anchored on four pillars including trade, climate, technology, and security.
“In London, President Ruto will join UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to sign the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030. Anchored on four pillars: trade, climate, technology, and security, the partnership aims to double trade by 2030, equip Kenyans with digital skills, and strengthen cooperation on regional stability, terrorism, cyber threats, and climate action,” read the statement in part.
Under the agreement, the UK will mobilize up to £1.5 billion (Sh255 billion) in new investments by 2030. Key projects include the Nairobi Railway City and support for Kenyan start-ups and SMEs.
Ruto will also witness Lloyd’s of London announce a new regional underwriting hub in Nairobi.
He is expected to headline The Africa Debate forum in London to promote Kenya’s investment agenda.
