Ruto back in the country after Germany, Belgium visit

President William Ruto on Thursday jetted back into the country after his four-day visit to Germany and Belgium.

The Head of State departed on Sunday. He touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and was welcomed by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagaua.

Ruto’s visit was centred on reinforcing Kenya’s commitment to the Kenya – EU Strategic Dialogue and deepening the partnership between Kenya and the European Union.

He met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany.

Ruto also delivered a keynote address at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, outlining the challenges of energy security amidst the worsening climate crisis and the push for investments in renewable energy, in Kenya and Africa.

During the German visit, Kenya also explored a partnership with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically in vocational education and training.

In Brussels meanwhile, Ruto met Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, where they discussed mutual areas of interest including health, Kenya’s food security and drought response, climate action, trade and investment.