President William Ruto has traveled to Luanda, Angola, to attend two significant events: the 7th African Union–European Union Summit and the Second Session of the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on African Union Institutional Reform. This visit will focus on reviewing cooperation, addressing funding gaps, and enhancing security across Africa.

• Kenya will prioritize predictable financing for African-led peace operations, stronger counter-terrorism, and border security collaboration.
• President Ruto will hold bilateral discussions with European leaders to expand trade and investment, focusing on accelerating the implementation of the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
• As the African Union’s Champion for Institutional Reforms, President Ruto will co-chair the Second Session of the AU Institutional Reform Ad Hoc Committee of Heads of State to brief leaders on progress in strengthening governance systems and enhancing peace and security.

Kenya and Malaysia have forged a landmark 60-year partnership deal, eliminating trade barriers and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The agreement was sealed on Monday, January 24, 2025, by President William Ruto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a visit marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.

• The agreement removes trade tariffs on Kenyan exports including tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, titanium ores, and beef to Malaysia.
• Key initiatives include an air service agreement, a letter of intent to twin Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur, and an MOU between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and its Malaysian counterpart.
• The deal also targets collaborations in STEM, research, innovation, education, digital technology and high-tech manufacturing, with Kenya aiming to balance trade relations by increasing exports and reducing import bills.

President William Ruto has departed for Luanda, Angola, to attend the 7th African Union–European Union Summit and chair a session on African Union Institutional Reform, following a recent meeting with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni.

• President Ruto will engage in bilateral talks with European leaders on trade and investments, aiming to advance the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
• He will chair the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on African Union Institutional Reform as the AU Champion for Institutional Reform.
• The visit comes after an agreement with Uganda for joint ownership of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) shares once its privatization is complete.

Kenya has secured duty-free access for its agricultural produce and beef to the Malaysian market following an agreement between President William Ruto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

• The agreement removes tariffs on Kenyan exports like tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, and titanium ores.
• The leaders also witnessed the exchange of four agreements, including a Bilateral Air Services Agreement and an MOU on tourism cooperation.
• Malaysia will support Kenya's efforts to grow semiconductor technology and manufacturing capacity, including work at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.