President William Ruto has appointed Abdul Bahari Ali, a former Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) Board.

• The appointment is for a three-year term, effective June 5, 2026.
• Abdul Bahari Ali, a former MP and Chief Administrative Secretary, will lead Kenya's flagship smart city project.
• He fills the vacancy left by the late Professor Raphael Munavu, who passed away in April 2026.

President William Ruto embarked on a multi-nation European tour to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to boost trade and attract investment.

• Key objectives include strengthening Kenya’s economic ties, expanding export markets, and forging strategic partnerships.
• In Brussels, President Ruto will meet with King Philippe and EU leadership to discuss the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
• Discussions in Oslo and Helsinki will focus on sectors like renewable energy, technology, and agriculture, with business forums planned in both nations.

President William Ruto launched the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce (KBCC) in Brussels, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for European investors into Africa.

• President Ruto urged European investors to establish operations in Kenya, highlighting its potential for local manufacturing and value addition.
• Key players include President William Ruto, the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce (KBCC), and investors from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Kenya boasts a strong renewable energy capacity, with over 90 percent of its electricity generated from sustainable sources, and offers access to the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Gospel artist Paul Waiganjo has been appointed as an Advisor on Development Affairs to President William Ruto.

• Paul Waiganjo will serve as the government's advisor on development matters under the Office of the President.
• The appointment was announced by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Sunday, June 7, in Ol-Kalou, Nyandarua County.
• This appointment follows Waiganjo's switch from the Citizens Party (DCP) to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after losing in party primaries for the Ol-Kalou parliamentary seat.