What Kenya, UK agreed during Ruto’s tour

President William Ruto flanked by other leaders, witnessed the signing of an MoU with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in London on July 2, 2025/ PCS

President William Ruto is currently in the United Kingdom, London, for an official visit and sealing major economic and diplomatic agreements while championing global financial reform.

The President met UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and signed several Memoranda of Understanding to benefit both countries.

On Wednesday, Ruto witnessed the signing of MoUs with the University of Nottingham and King’s College London to join the Kenya-UK Health Alliance in establishing Centres of Health Education and Research Excellence in Kenya.

The establishment of the Centres of Health Education and Research Excellence in Kenya will mark it as one of the three in Africa.

The move will deepen the two countries’ longstanding partnership in health through collaboration in research, innovation and capacity building.

Ruto further witnessed the signing of an MoU with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to support local manufacturing through the BRITE initiative at the BioVax Institute.

These initiatives, Ruto said, are building local expertise, advancing research, and ensuring equitable access to care, key pillars of Kenya’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage.

Earlier, President Ruto witnessed the signing ceremony between the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority and Lloyd’s.

Ruto said Kenya welcomes Lloyd’s intention to establish a regional underwriting office in Nairobi.

The President said the move reinforces the growing stature as a hub for international capital, financial services and enterprise.

“The partnership agreement signed between the Nairobi International Financial Centre and Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, will give Kenyan businesses access to specialised risk solutions, boost economic resilience and unlock new growth opportunities,” the President said.

On Monday, the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership was renewed, setting the right tempo for more trade, investment and green growth.

The pact will advance the shared development goals in climate, ICT and regional peace and security.

“With a promise to double our bilateral trade over the next five years, we are confident the cooperation will deliver a tangible economic impact to our people,” he said.

At The Law Society, London, Ruto attended the Kenya Investment Forum hosted on the sidelines of the Africa Debate.

He said they explored the investment opportunities in the country, including energy, infrastructure, digital economy, and financial markets, among others.

Ruto said Kenya will advance with clarity of purpose, calculated confidence and steadfast resolve in showcasing its vast investment opportunities across the globe.

“We will not be on the sidelines but at the centre of the shifts in the global economy that have given rise to new trade patterns. This will create more economic opportunities, generate inclusive growth and sustainably unlock our prosperity,” he said.