President Ruto Embarks on UK and Spain Visit to Secure Investments and Advocate Financial Reform


President Ruto Embarks on UK and Spain Visit to Secure Investments and Advocate Financial Reform



President William Ruto has left Nairobi for official visits to Spain and the United Kingdom, aiming to attract major investments and push for a revamp of the global financial system.


His first stop is Seville, Spain, where he will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. This global forum brings together leaders to address pressing issues such as inequality, climate change, and instability in development financing. President Ruto will co-chair a high-level session and hold bilateral meetings with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI, focusing on partnerships in clean energy, youth programs, and climate action.


He will then proceed to London to sign the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership (2025–2030) with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new agreement aims to double trade between Kenya and the UK by 2030 and focuses on four key areas: trade, climate, technology, and security. Flagship projects include the Nairobi Railway City, a modern urban infrastructure initiative.


The UK has pledged to mobilize up to £1.5 billion (Sh306 billion) in new investments across Kenya by 2030, targeting key sectors such as manufacturing, green energy, and digital innovation.


During the visit, President Ruto will also attend a major announcement by Lloyd’s of London to establish a regional underwriting hub in Nairobi under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), positioning Kenya as a key financial gateway for Sub-Saharan Africa.


He will also deliver a keynote speech at the Africa Debate, hosted by Invest Africa, where he will highlight Kenya’s economic reforms and call on global investors to support the country’s development agenda.


According to State House, the President will use his European tour to rally support for multilateral solutions to global issues like climate change, rising public debt, and financing gaps in the developing world.


“These engagements in Spain and the UK reflect Kenya’s determination to reshape global financing structures and unlock economic opportunities that will benefit millions of citizens,” read a statement from State House.



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