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President @WilliamsRuto met Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations by expanding trade and investment between the two countries. Their discussions focused on enhancing market access for agricultural products, including tea and coffee, while also promoting tourism and strengthening people-to-people ties.

President William Ruto shared Kenya’s experience in building climate-resilient communities through affordable housing while transforming informal settlements, creating jobs, and supporting enterprise as he addressed the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan.

President @WilliamsRuto held talks with State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) President Rovshan Najaf on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku. They explored the possibility of SOCAR investing in the proposed East African oil refinery.

President @WilliamsRuto met the UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing global action on sustainable urban development and affordable housing. In his capacity as Global Champion for Adequate Housing, he pledged Kenya’s continued partnership with UN-Habitat in advancing resilient, sustainable, and people-centred cities. Kenya will continue to advance the Affordable Housing Programme to ensure every citizen, regardless of background, has access to decent and dignified shelter.

"People always tell me to think about my reelection, and I keep reminding them that I was not elected to be reelected, I was elected to change the life of Kenyans." ~ President @WilliamsRuto

President @WilliamsRuto arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum. The meeting is a vital platform for advancing partnerships and practical solutions for sustainable urban development. His invitation is in recognition of Kenya’s leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development–a testament to the commitment to building inclusive cities that expand opportunity and dignity for all Kenyans.

Press Release: Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme Takes Centre Stage at World Urban Forum.

President @WilliamsRuto meets with Religious leaders from Bungoma County at StateHouse,Nairobi.

President @WilliamsRuto held a consultative meeting with Embu County leaders, led by Governor Cecily Mbarire, at State House Nairobi. They reviewed the progress of key development programmes across the county and agreed on measures to accelerate ongoing projects and give priority to investments that expand economic opportunities, improve infrastructure, and enhance access to essential services for the people of Embu.

President @WilliamsRuto held talks with International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Director-General Jerome Kim at State House Nairobi. Kenya has had a strong partnership with the IVI for over 20 years. This relationship has blossomed and recently culminated in the election of Kenya to the vice-presidency of the IVI Global Council and consequently to the Board of Trustees.

Amb. Monica Juma takes over her role at the United Nations Office in Vienna.

The new face of State House Kenya. A transformation that puts Kenya at a global par.

President @WilliamsRuto bid farewell to the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen, following the successful conclusion of his tour of duty as the representative of the Holy See in Kenya. Over the past seven years, Archbishop van Megen has played a significant role in strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Kenya and the Holy See. During his tenure, Kenya took the historic step of appointing, for the first time, a resident ambassador to the Vatican, further elevating the cordial relations between Kenya and the Vatican.

President William Ruto has unveiled Honourable Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s election bid as Judge of the International Criminal Court, 2027-2036. Justice Njoki Ndung’u is one of Kenya’s finest and distinguished jurists. Her extensive tour of duty at Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament and the United Nations places her at the intersection of criminal justice, human rights and international law. Best wishes to to Hon Njoki Ndung’u

Thank you President @EmmanuelMacron for visiting the Magical Kenya 🇰🇪

President @WilliamsRuto held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The two leaders commended the strong relations between Kenya and Egypt and committed to continue strengthening those ties. They reaffirmed the commitment to regional peace and security, especially in Sudan, Somalia, and South Sudan. At the same time, President Ruto took the opportunity to seek Egypt’s support for Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the position of judge of the International Criminal Court.

President Macron - This renewed partnership is the best way to deliver new solutions for dialogue, Mr President i thank you for gathering the whole continent to build concrete results .

STATE BANQUET hosted by President William Ruto for heads of state and government officials attending the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026 at State House, Nairobi.

President @WilliamsRuto held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Office at Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit. He affirmed Kenya's continued support for the UN's only office in the Global South, and the largest by acreage in the world, to ensure it is fully equipped to deliver effective, responsive and impactful service to the people and communities who need it most. They also agreed to work together to push for a New African Financial Architecture that delivers fairness and debt sustainability, with the aim of unlocking the continent's potential through domestic resources for development.