President William Ruto will jet out of the country on Sunday for high-level official visits to Spain and the United Kingdom.
According to a press release issued June 29 by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the President’s tour will focus on sealing major economic and diplomatic agreements while championing global financial reform.
In London, Hussein said, the President will join newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in signing the renewed Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030.
The five-year framework is built on four key pillars, which are trade, climate, technology, and security.
The upgraded pact aims to double bilateral trade by 2030, equip Kenyans with digital skills, and bolster cooperation on regional stability, cybersecurity, and the fight against terrorism.
"The UK has committed to mobilising up to £1.5 billion in new investments across Kenya to drive growth across priority sectors by 2030," it states.
Under the trade and green growth pillar, both countries will prioritise the completion of flagship projects, including the Nairobi Railway City.
The project is set to transform Nairobi’s Central Business District into a modern, transit-oriented urban hub.
Ruto will also witness a major announcement by Lloyd’s of London to establish a regional underwriting hub in Nairobi under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC).
This is expected to boost Nairobi’s status as a financial hub for Sub-Saharan Africa.
In the tech space, the UK and Kenya will collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, with fresh support for Kenyan start-ups and SMEs through public-private partnerships.
Before heading to the UK, President Ruto will begin his tour in Seville, Spain, where he will take part in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
He is scheduled to deliver a strong call for reformed multilateral financing systems to address urgent global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
While in Spain, Ruto will also hold bilateral meetings with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI, with the agenda expected to cover clean energy, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.
He will also co-chair a high-level session during the summit and hold bilateral talks with several Heads of State and Government, including Sánchez and King Felipe.
This is aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as clean energy, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.
