Details: Ruto Flies Out To Ghana & Guinea Bissau

President William Ruto will depart on Tuesday afternoon, April 2 for a State Visit to Ghana, followed by an Official Visit to Guinea-Bissau.

This was announced in a statement by State House Spokesperson, Hussein Mohamed, who revealed that the visits will see the Head of State hold talks with Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau,

The talks aim to strengthen diplomatic, trade cooperation, and historical ties between Kenya and the two West African nations.

In Ghana, President Ruto will emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts to strengthen and consolidate democratic governance in Africa.

President William Ruto climbing aboard the presidential plane. /FILE

He will also visit the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) headquarters in Accra, with a focus on boosting Kenyan tea and leather exports to Ghana.

"This effort will be supported by Memorandums of Understanding between private and public sector entities, aimed at improving trade between Kenya and Ghana under the AfCFTA," read the statement in part.

The Head of State will also address the Ghana-Kenya Business Forum to explore investment and trade opportunities across various sectors.

Additionally, as the African Union Champion for Institutional Reform and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, President Ruto will advocate for transforming the African Union into a leading force for continental unity and economic revitalization, engaging other regions worldwide.

In his meeting with President Akufo-Addo, discussions will also centre on the climate crisis and Ghana's support for implementing the African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change.

Of focus is the Africa Green Industrial Initiative (AGII), which seeks to upscale and accelerate green industries and businesses across Africa.

"In Guinea-Bissau, President Ruto aims to enhance trade relations and identify new avenues for cooperation with Lusophone Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.

"This includes strengthening private sector participation in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology transfer, among other sectors," added Mohamed.