- Renewable energy, green industrialization and trade will be Ruto’s agenda in his foreign visit.
- Ruto will also explore a partnership with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically vocational education and training.
President William Ruto will on Sunday leave the country on a four-day tour to Europe. In a statement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Sunday, the president will be on a working tour in Belgium and Germany with trade talks being the main agenda. Hussein announced, “Renewable energy, green industrialization and trade will be Ruto’s agenda in his foreign visit.”
Looking at Ruto’s fully packed itinerary, he will meet his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and hold talks to strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany in Berlin. The Head of State will also deliver a keynote speech in the German capital at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, outlining the challenges of energy security amidst the worsening climate crisis and the push for renewable energy investments in Kenya and Africa.
During his visit to Berlin, Ruto will also explore a partnership with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically in vocational education and training.
In Belgium, President Ruto will look at key areas of partnership that will enhance food security and economic stability in the country. He will meet with Belgium’s President Alexander De Croo and the Prime Minister of Belgium and discuss mutual areas of interest, including health, addressing Kenya’s food security and drought response, climate action, trade and investment.”
Hussein stated in addition that President Ruto will also engage the larger European Union to reinforce Kenya’s commitment to the Kenya – EU Strategic Dialogue. He added, “The President will also discuss ways to deepen the partnership between Kenya and the European Union, under the three key pillars of Peace, Security and Stability; Sustainable and Inclusive Development; and Economy, Trade and Investment.”