Monday, June 30, 2025 — HAN
London/Nairobi – President William Ruto has begun official visits to the United Kingdom and Spain aimed at strengthening Kenya’s global partnerships, attracting major investments, and pushing for reforms in the international financial system.
During his stop in London, President Ruto is expected to lobby for financing of the Nairobi Railway City project — a key infrastructure initiative designed to transform the capital’s transport network and spur economic growth. His visit will also include the signing of the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030 alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The five-year agreement seeks to double bilateral trade, create digital jobs, and deepen cooperation on climate action, security, and technology.
“The partnership aims to double trade by 2030, equip Kenyans with digital skills, and strengthen cooperation on regional stability, terrorism, cyber threats, and climate action,” read a statement from the Executive Office of the President.
Trade between Kenya and the UK has continued to expand. According to the UK Department for Business and Trade, total trade in goods and services between the two nations reached £1.1 billion (approximately KSh 209 billion) in 2024, with Kenya’s exports — primarily horticultural products, tea, coffee, and apparel — accounting for £626 million of that figure.
President Ruto’s engagements in London mark a strategic effort to secure critical funding and technical support for national projects and to position Kenya as a key player in global trade and development.
