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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, July 1, 2025Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership: Trade and Security Deals
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Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership: Trade and Security Deals

Kenya and UK PM renew partnership with a Ksh12.5 billion military deal and Ksh17.7 billion business funding.

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Tuesday 1:30 PMKBC Top StoriesFirst

Mudavadi sets stage for Ruto’s UK deals

Mudavadi sets stage for Ruto’s UK deals

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi led a planning meeting in London ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom to sign the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi led a planning meeting in London ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom to sign the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030.

  • The agreement aims to double trade by **2030** and mobilize up to £1.5 billion in new investments.
  • Key figures involved include UK Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer and multiple Cabinet Secretaries.
  • Under the partnership, significant projects like the Nairobi Railway City will enhance economic growth and regional stability.
Tuesday 3:52 PMCapital News

Ruto, UK PM Starmer Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade and Security

Ruto, UK PM Starmer Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade and Security

Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance trade and security, as announced by President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a meeting on July 1.

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Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance trade and security, as announced by President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a meeting on July 1.

  • The agreement aims to double the volume of Kenya–UK trade within five years.
  • Key focus areas include ICT, green growth, and security.
  • A highlight of the partnership is the Nairobi Railway City Project, designed to enhance urban mobility and stimulate economic growth.
Tuesday 4:14 PMKBC Top Stories

Ruto, UK PM renew strategic partnership to boost trade and security

Ruto, UK PM renew strategic partnership to boost trade and security

Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance bilateral trade, security, and investment. This agreement aims to double the Kenya-UK trade volume over the next five years.

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Key Highlights

Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance bilateral trade, security, and investment. This agreement aims to double the Kenya-UK trade volume over the next five years.

  • President William Ruto announced the partnership during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.
  • The renewed partnership includes a focus on growth in Information and Communication Technology and green growth funding.
  • The flagship initiative is the Nairobi Railway City Project, aimed at improving mobility and economic growth in the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
Tuesday 7:56 PMKenyans

UK to Fund 5,000 Kenyan Businesses in Ksh17.7 Billion Deal

UK to Fund 5,000 Kenyan Businesses in Ksh17.7 Billion Deal

Small businesses in Kenya are set to receive a significant boost with a new Ksh17.7 billion investment from the United Kingdom aimed at the tech and innovation sector.

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Small businesses in Kenya are set to receive a significant boost with a new Ksh17.7 billion investment from the United Kingdom aimed at the tech and innovation sector.

  • Funding will directly benefit 5,000 digitally enabled micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and create 30,000 new digital jobs.
  • Key figures include President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • The partnership continues a historical diplomatic relationship and includes plans for the Nairobi Railway City project and military equipment purchases worth Ksh12 billion.
Tuesday 8:10 PMKenyans

Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK

Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK

The Kenyan government has signed a Ksh12.5 billion military deal with the United Kingdom to boost defence and counterterrorism efforts.

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Key Highlights

The Kenyan government has signed a Ksh12.5 billion military deal with the United Kingdom to boost defence and counterterrorism efforts.

  • Ksh12.5 billion is the value of the defence deal, agreed upon during a meeting on July 1.
  • The principal figures in the agreement are President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • This deal marks the largest military purchase for Kenya in the last decade, enhancing the capability of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in managing threats.
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