President William Ruto departed Sunday for Official Visits to Belgium and Norway, and a State Visit to Finland aimed at attracting investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening partnerships that boost exports, create jobs and drive economic growth.
During the Official Visit to Belgium, the President will hold talks with His Majesty King Philippe and Mr Matthias Diependale, Minister-President of Flanders, on strengthening bilateral relations, trade and investment.
He will also engage business leaders on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics as Kenya works to increase exports and attract investment into key sectors of the economy.
Ruto will also hold consultations with the leadership of the European Union, including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
The discussions will focus on the implementation of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, which provides duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan exports to the European market. The engagement will help unlock greater opportunities for Kenyan farmers and exporters, particularly in tea, coffee, cut flowers, horticulture and other value-added products.
During the Official Visit to Norway, Ruto will hold consultations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and an audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon.
He will also participate in the Kenya-Norway Business Forum, where Kenyan and Norwegian investors will explore partnerships in renewable energy, electric mobility, the blue economy, climate-smart agriculture and other sectors that can create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth.
He will conclude the tour with a State Visit to Finland at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, following the historic State Visit to Kenya by the Finnish leader in May 2025. The State Visit will deepen cooperation in education, technology and digitisation, clean energy, environmental sustainability, health, and peace and security while paving the way for new partnerships and agreements that further strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Ruto will also participate in a Kenya-Finland Business Forum bringing together investors and business leaders to explore opportunities in technology, clean energy, manufacturing, innovation and value addition, with a view to attracting investment, creating jobs and expanding economic cooperation.
While in Finland, Ruto will participate in the Kultaranta Talks, a leading international foreign and security policy forum.
The inclusion of Africa as a key pillar of this year’s discussions provides an important opportunity for Kenya to advance the continent’s priorities on peace, security, sustainable development and reforms to the international system.
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