Kenya's President William Ruto has extended an invitation to Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kenya, aiming to strengthen the partnership between the two nations in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development.

• President Ruto congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on her historic election, calling it a powerful vote of confidence in her leadership.
• The invitation reaffirms Kenya's commitment to a strategic partnership with Japan, seeking stronger bilateral cooperation in economic development, peace and security, and global issues.
• The letter highlighted fruitful discussions held during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) and a previous visit to Japan in February 2024.