[PHOTOS] Ruto hosts California State Secretaries, private sector delegation

The President said Kenya and the United States enjoy strong national and sub-national ties, with California.

by PERPETUA ETYANG

News11 August 2025 - 18:22

In Summary

Ruto said California is a key partner in innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
The President added that Kenya leads in climate action, with a 93 per cent renewable energy grid, targeting 100 per cent by 2030 and 100GW by 2040.

President William Ruto on Monday hosted a delegation of California State Secretaries and the private sector.

The delegation was led by State Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin.

Also present was US Embassy Charge d'Affaires Carla Benini.

The President said Kenya and the United States enjoy strong national and sub-national ties, with California, the wealthiest State in the US.

He said California is a key partner in innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

“California’s leadership in technology and climate innovation, together with Kenya’s Silicon Savannah and our vibrant, young and digitally skilled workforce, creates unmatched opportunities for collaboration,” he said.

The President added that Kenya leads in climate action, with a 93 per cent renewable energy grid, targeting 100 per cent by 2030 and 100GW by 2040.

“Together, we are advancing clean energy systems, smart agriculture, research, AI, trade, and clean transportation, including the upcoming Africa Clean Transportation Centre of Excellence in Nairobi.”