Details Of Ruto's 4-Day Tour To Germany & Belgium

Kenya will also explore partnerships with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically in vocational education and training.

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Mar 26, 2023 - 11:12 Updated: Mar 26, 2023 - 11:15
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Details Of Ruto's 4-Day Tour To Germany & Belgium
President William Ruto in the United Kingdom. /WILLIAM RUTO

President William Ruto will depart the country on Sunday, March 26, 2023, for a four-day visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Belgium, respectively.

According to the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the President will land in Berlin where he will meet H.E. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany.

President Ruto will also deliver 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.

President William Ruto leaves for the UK on September 18, 2022. /WILLIAM RUTO

Kenya will also explore partnerships with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically in vocational education and training.

In Brussels, the President will meet H.E. Alexander De Croo, 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.

The President will also engage with the leadership of the European Union, including, H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council and H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

"His meeting will reinforce Kenya's commitment to the Kenya - EU Strategic Dialogue, 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," read the statement in part.

The President's four-day visit will coincide with the planned mass action protests by the Azimio la Umoja coalition.

On Monday, March 27, Azimio will hold protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country when President Ruto will be in Berlin.

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