At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto declared that Africa is moving away from seeking loans and instead demands a balanced, investment-focused relationship with international partners.

• Ruto emphasized Africa's desire for a balanced conversation focused on investment, not just loans.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
• The summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France, marks a shift towards an Africa-led partnership and precedes France's G7 presidency.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have strengthened their partnership to combat corruption and illicit financial flows.

• This renewed commitment was highlighted during a high-level meeting on May 7, 2026, in Nairobi.
• Key figures involved were EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey.
• Both institutions reaffirmed their dedication to deepening intelligence sharing, joint investigations, and asset recovery efforts, acknowledging the increasingly global nature of corruption.

Kenya and France are set to partner in advancing the digital economy, recognizing its potential to drive cross-border trade and create opportunities for African youth.

• The partnership aims to increase investment in digital technology to benefit the continent's majority youth population.
• Key figures include Kenya's ICT CS William Kabogo and France's Minister for AI and Digital Technologies Clara Chappaz.
• A notable initiative involves the Kenya Development Corporation pushing for policy changes to protect intellectual property and support digital startups, alongside France's commitment to peer-to-peer learning opportunities for tech-savvy youth.