President William Ruto delivers 2026 New Year Address from Eldoret State Lodge/PCS Kenya President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused on Trade, Investment and Export Growth The President will visit Belgium, Norway and Finland for a series of high-level engagements focused on trade, investment and economic cooperation. By CORRESPONDENT Published 2 hours ago Share Tweet NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 8 – President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral partnerships. According to a statement from the Office of the State House Spokesperson, the President will visit Belgium, Norway and Finland for a series of high-level engagements focused on trade, investment and economic cooperation. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp In Belgium, President Ruto is expected to hold talks with King Philippe and Flanders Minister-President Matthias Diependaele on strengthening bilateral relations, trade and investment opportunities. He will also engage business leaders on partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and value addition as Kenya seeks to boost exports and create jobs. The President is also scheduled to meet European Union leaders, including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, with discussions expected to focus on implementation of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement. The agreement provides duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan exports into the European market, benefiting sectors such as tea, coffee, horticulture and cut flowers. During his visit to Norway, President Ruto will hold consultations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and attend the Kenya-Norway Business Forum, where discussions will centre on renewable energy, electric mobility, the blue economy and climate-smart agriculture. The President will conclude the trip with a State Visit to Finland at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, with talks expected to focus on education, technology, clean energy, environmental sustainability, health, peace and security cooperation. In this article: featured , Kenya , Kenya Europe trade relations , President William Ruto , Ruto Belgium visit , Ruto Europe tour , Ruto Finland state visit , Ruto Norway visit Comments Comments Popular CHINA DAILY China–US call for stable military ties at Shangri-La Dialogue amid global security risks NATIONAL NEWS Ruto sticks to chartered planes as presidential jet remains grounded in Netherlands Kenya Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student Unrest DIPLOMACY Trump Nominates Henry Wooster as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya DIPLOMACY What You Need to Know About U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster NATIONAL NEWS Nairobi Chief Officer arrested with millions stashed in suitcases at home NATIONAL NEWS Ruto orders integration of Madrasa and Duksi into basic education system Africa U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres by More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown business Electric motorcycle maker YADEA expands East African footprint with Kenya entry Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News Kenya Eight Killed in Head-On Collision Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway The accident occurred at around 10pm and involved a truck and a PSV minibus. CORRESPONDENT 1 hour ago Kenya Armed VIP Intruder Arrested at Migori Football Match After Gun Drama The suspect, identified as Godfrey Otieno alias “Daddy,” allegedly attempted to force his way into the VIP section while the match was ongoing. CORRESPONDENT 2 hours ago Kenya National Security Team to Discuss Wave of School Fires and Student Protests The high-level security meeting comes amid rising concern over incidents of student protests, dormitory fires and disturbances reported in several learning institutions in recent… CORRESPONDENT 3 hours ago Kenya Three-Judge Bench to Rule on Constitutionality of Gachagua Impeachment The h