NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto is set to depart for Germany today for an official visit, where he will oversee the signing of a Bilateral Labor Agreement.
This agreement will mark the culmination of months of negotiations between the two nations, aimed at opening Germany’s doors to 250,000 Kenyan professionals, skilled, and semi-skilled workers.
The labor agreement, initiated in March this year, is designed to streamline and regulate labor migration, offering new opportunities for Kenyan workers while helping Germany meet its pressing labor demands.
This visit will be President Ruto’s third to Germany, following his last trip in November 2023, and signals the deepening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The second round of technical negotiations for the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement concluded in May in Nairobi, with both countries now set to formalize the labor mobility framework.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing the immediate benefits expected from the agreement for both nations.
“During this two-day visit, President Ruto will engage in several high-level meetings that will yield real, tangible, and immediate benefits to the people of Kenya,” Hussein said.
He added that this visit not only reaffirms the strong Kenya-Germany ties but also sets the stage for expanded cooperation.
Beyond labor mobility, Ruto is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, focusing on key areas of mutual interest such as green energy, digital cooperation, trade, climate action, and security.
Kenya will also take center stage at Germany’s prestigious Citizen’s Festival, where it has been honored as the first non-European profile partner.
President Ruto will address the festival, themed “Pamoja – Stronger Together,” presenting an opportunity to showcase Kenya’s rich cultural heritage.
In addition to political and cultural engagements, Ruto will participate in a business forum alongside CEOs from major German corporations, including Mercedes Benz, YouTube, and AIDA Cruises.
Germany, which hosts over 100 companies operating in Kenya with investments worth Sh150 billion, remains a key investor in the country’s economic development.
This agreement will mark the culmination of months of negotiations between the two nations, aimed at opening Germany’s doors to 250,000 Kenyan professionals, skilled, and semi-skilled workers.
The labor agreement, initiated in March this year, is designed to streamline and regulate labor migration, offering new opportunities for Kenyan workers while helping Germany meet its pressing labor demands.
This visit will be President Ruto’s third to Germany, following his last trip in November 2023, and signals the deepening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The second round of technical negotiations for the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement concluded in May in Nairobi, with both countries now set to formalize the labor mobility framework.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing the immediate benefits expected from the agreement for both nations.
“During this two-day visit, President Ruto will engage in several high-level meetings that will yield real, tangible, and immediate benefits to the people of Kenya,” Hussein said.
He added that this visit not only reaffirms the strong Kenya-Germany ties but also sets the stage for expanded cooperation.
Beyond labor mobility, Ruto is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, focusing on key areas of mutual interest such as green energy, digital cooperation, trade, climate action, and security.
Kenya will also take center stage at Germany’s prestigious Citizen’s Festival, where it has been honored as the first non-European profile partner.
President Ruto will address the festival, themed “Pamoja – Stronger Together,” presenting an opportunity to showcase Kenya’s rich cultural heritage.
In addition to political and cultural engagements, Ruto will participate in a business forum alongside CEOs from major German corporations, including Mercedes Benz, YouTube, and AIDA Cruises.
Germany, which hosts over 100 companies operating in Kenya with investments worth Sh150 billion, remains a key investor in the country’s economic development.
