President William Ruto ended the week on a high note at Kasarani Stadium, where he joined thousands of fans to cheer on Harambee Stars in their historic debut match at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Kenya marked the occasion in style, edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo with a hard-fought 1–0 victory.
On Saturday, August 2, President Ruto joined the national football team, Harambee Stars, for a breakfast meeting at the Pullman Hotel in Nairobi as they prepare for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
He rallied Kenyans to get behind the team, calling the tournament a moment of national pride and continental spotlight.
“This month, there is only one party, Harambee Stars,” he declared. “Stars Must Win!”
Earlier in the week, the President represented Kenya at the Second UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he delivered the country’s national statement
He emphasised that food system reforms and support for small-scale farmers through innovative financial solutions like M-PESA.
On the sidelines, he held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and leaders of global agricultural institutions including FAO and IFAD.
The diplomatic engagements reinforced Kenya’s historical partnerships, from the 2012 Special Status Agreement with Ethiopia to 60 years of cooperation with Italy in infrastructure and space research.
He reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to building inclusive, climate-resilient food systems and welcomed global support to scale up agricultural and digital reforms.
Back in Nairobi, on Tuesday, July 30, he hosted Abdullah Almusaibeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, lauding the bank’s ongoing support in infrastructure, agriculture, and health.
The next day, on Wednesday, July 31, he signed into law two critical bills, the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, aimed at reinforcing public sector integrity, and the Social Protection Bill, 2025, which guarantees rights-based welfare for vulnerable Kenyans.
On the same day, he held talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and witnessed the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
They are aimed at deepening cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and cross-border issues, including the Standard Gauge Railway extension and Migingo Island dispute.
Throughout the week, President Ruto met religious leaders from various counties, underscoring the government’s commitment to work hand-in-hand with faith-based groups on healthcare, education, and social transformation.
He also held consultations with MPs from Nyandarua on infrastructure and development projects, including a proposed university and hospital expansion.
The week culminated in a Friday high-level peace and security summit, which Ruto co-chaired with Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The meeting brought together EAC and SADC facilitators, former African heads of state, and AU officials to advance a roadmap for lasting peace in eastern DRC.
Notably, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in the session and was later given a personal tour of State House by President Ruto.
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