PHOTOS: Finnish President Stubb received at State House

President Alexander Stubb was accompanied by his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb.

by FELIX KIPKEMOI

News12 May 2025 - 14:29

In Summary

Stubb was scheduled to lay a wreath at Uhuru Gardens.
In the evening, the presidential couple will be hosted by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at a state banquet.

*President William Ruto with Chief of Defence Forces Francis Kahariri at State House ahead of the state visit by Finnish president Alexander Stubb on May 12, 2025/PCS*

Finnish President Alexander Stubb was on Monday morning received by his host president William Ruto at State House.

Stubb is in the country on a three-day state visit

Stubb was accompanied by his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb.

Upon arrival, he inspected a military guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Army before being accorded a 21-gun salute.

*President William Ruto shakes hands with his deputy Kithure Kindiki/PCS*

The two leaders later held a closed-door meeting.

The visit by Stubb is aimed at celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya.

The talks between the two leaders are focused on the bilateral relations between Finland and Kenya, global challenges and their impact in Africa and Europe, and cooperation in support of the multilateral system.

It will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Uhuru Gardens.

In the evening, the presidential couple will be hosted by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at a state banquet.

*President William Ruto with First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto in a light conversation with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at State House on May 12, 2025/PCS*

*Finnish President Alexander Stubb is received by President William Ruto at State House on May 12, 2025/PCS*

*Finnish President Alexander Stubb shakes hands with First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto/PCS*

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*Deputy President Kithure Kindiki shakes hands with Finnish President Alexander Stubb as President William Ruto looks on at State House on May 12, 2025/PCS*

*Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja shakes hands with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at State House on May 123, 2025/PCS*

Chief of Defence Forces Francis Kahariri shakes hands with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at State House on May 12, 202Chief of Defence Forces Francis Kahariri shakes hands with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at State House on May 12, 202