Kenya, France Sign 11 Deals as Ruto Pushes ‘Looking Forward’ Partnership Agenda
Among the key agreements signed is the rehabilitation and modernisation of the KSh12.5 billion Nairobi Commuter Rail project, which President Ruto described as a central pillar of Kenya’s urban transport modernisation programme. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capita..
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Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors, following bilateral talks between President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi.
- A key agreement includes the rehabilitation and modernization of the KSh12.5 billion Nairobi Commuter Rail project.
- The deal also involves establishing a joint venture for logistics and port infrastructure valued at about KSh104 billion.
- The agreements cover areas such as digital transformation, nuclear technology, blue economy, and aviation connectivity, aligning with Kenya's 'Looking Forward' partnership agenda and the inaugural Africa Forward Summit.
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Kenya-France Sign Deals Worth Billions for Infrastructure and Education - May 2026
President William Ruto secured France's support for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Nairobi Commuter Rail system in a deal worth Ksh12.5 billion, part of 11 economic growth instruments signed between Kenya and France. Additionally, President Ruto announced a Ksh4.5 billion Engineering and Science Complex at the University of Nairobi, jointly funded by the French Development Agency. These agreements were signed following bilateral talks between President Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi to strengthen Kenya-France ties.
