Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora CS Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenya is well-prepared for the upcoming visit by King Charles III and Queen Camila.
The British Royal Couple is expected to visit Kenya from October 31 to November 3.
The UK government said the State Visit is aimed at celebrating the warm relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.
Mudavadi on Wednesday hosted the British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, who updated him on the preparations for the Royal visit.
"During our meeting, Wigan informed me about the progress made in organizing the visit, and I was pleased to learn about the meticulous planning that has taken place. I assured him of the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the success of this momentous occasion," Mudavadi said.
"Kenya is well-prepared for the upcoming visit from the British Royal Couple."
The visit is at the invitation of President William Ruto and comes as Kenya prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this Friday, October 20.
Kenya is the first Commonwealth nation King Charles is visited since his coronation.
It adds to the rich historical ties Kenya has with the royal family considering Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began in the country in February 1952 when she acceded to the throne while on tour at Sagana Lodge.
An itinerary released by the UK government indicates that the King and Queen will visit Nairobi, Mombasa County and surrounding areas.
Their Majesties will meet President Ruto and the First Lady as well as other government officials, UN staff, CEOs, faith leaders, young people, future leaders and Kenyan Marines training with UK Royal Marines.
"Their Majesties’ programme will reflect how Kenya and the United Kingdom are working together, notably to boost mutual prosperity, tackle climate change, promote youth opportunity and employment, advance sustainable development and create a more stable and secure region," the UK government said of he visit.
The King will also attend an event to celebrate the life and work of the Nobel Laureate the late Professor Wangari Maathai, together with Wangari’s daughter, Wanjira Mathai.
The visit will also acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s shared history, including the Emergency (1952-1960).
"His Majesty will take time during the visit to deepen his understanding of the wrongs suffered in this period by the people of Kenya," the statement added.
