Ruto to host Polish president at State House before leaving for Japan

The visiting president, who jetted in Kenya on Sunday alongside his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, is on a two-day state visit.

He kicks off his week-long trip to Africa in Kenya with scheduled visits to Rwanda and Tanzania.

"President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda together with his Spouse Agata Kornhauser–Duda will pay state visits on 5–6 February 2024 (Monday–Tuesday) to the Republic of Kenya, followed by state visits on 6–8 February 2024 (Tuesday–Thursday) to the Republic of Rwanda and on 8–9 February 2024 (Thursday–Friday) to the United Republic of Tanzania,” Poland Presidency said in a statement. 

In Nairobi, the two will be welcomed officially by President Ruto and First Lady Rachael Ruto at State House.

This will be followed by talks between the two presidents as well as talks between the delegations chaired by Ruto and Duda.

A ceremony of signing of bilateral documents in the presence of the presidents will follow suit, before they address the media.

An official luncheon hosted by President Ruto and the First Lady will precede the Polish–Kenyan High–Level Economic Dialogue at a city hotel, where the two leaders are expected to issue an address.

Later, the president of Poland will take part in a wreath–laying ceremony at the National Monument at Uhuru Gardens Park, before meeting with representatives of the Polish community, combined with a ceremony of awarding state decorations at the ambassador's residence.

The Polish leader is also expected in Kiambu County where he will tour the Fire and Rescue Training Centre on Tuesday before leaving for Rwanda for a two-day visit and later Tanzania for a similar period.

On Tuesday, Ruto will then depart Kenya for an official visit to Japan, where he will make a state call on the Emperor and Empress of Japan. 

He will also hold a summit meeting with Mr. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan.