Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a renewed Strategic Partnership for 2025–2030 aimed at unlocking multibillion shilling investments across trade, technology, climate, and security.
The deal was sealed during bilateral talks between President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, London.
The agreement targets a doubling of bilateral trade by 2030.
"This is a clear signal of deepening relations between our two nations," President Ruto said after the meeting.
Under the partnership, the UK will inject £100 million (Sh17.7 billion) into Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.
The funds will support over 500 start-ups, 5,000 digital SMEs, and create 30,000 jobs.
Additionally, the UK pledged up to £1.5 billion (Sh266.1 billion) in new investments across Kenya, along with $250 million (Sh32.3 billion) in capital markets funding.
Digital cooperation will also deepen, with both countries agreeing to collaborate on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
On climate, the UK and Kenya committed to mobilising at least £200 million (Sh35.5 billion) in green financing.
The funds will come from public, private, and blended sources to support Kenya’s clean energy transition.
"This partnership is aligned with our vision of a green and digital economy," President Ruto noted.
