Ruto presidential Jet
President William Ruto is set to depart the country tonight for a State Visit to Japan.
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed in a statement on Wednesday said Ruto will discuss economic cooperation with Japan Prime Minister Kushida focusing on ICT, health, energy, infrastructure, and financial services.
“During his visit to Japan, the President will engage in bilateral talks with Prime Minister Kushida, with a focus on economic cooperation in key sectors such as health, ICT, infrastructure, energy, and financial services,” read the statement in part.
The two leaders will also sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering defence cooperation, Public-Private Partnerships on road construction, and the KEMRI Laboratory Expansion Project.
President Ruto and Prime Minister Kushida will also address multilateral issues of mutual interest, including the reform of the United Nations Security Council and climate change.
Additionally, the Head of State will meet the Japan-Africa Parliamentary Association to advocate for Japanese investments in Kenya, address a Kenya-Japan business forum, and hold meetings with the leadership of prominent Japanese companies.
President Ruto will further have an audience with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
This will be the first State visit by a Kenyan Head of State since President Mwai Kibaki’s 20 years ago.
The visit follows Prime Minister Fumio Kushida’s State Visit to Kenya in May 2023 and celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and Japan.
