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May 10, 2026
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Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit

Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit

Kenya to open embassy and appoint its first-ever ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, President Ruto says move aims to deepen bilateral ties and expand Kenya's diplomatic presence in West Africa...

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President William Ruto hosted several African leaders at State House, Nairobi on Sunday, May 10, ahead of the Africa Forward Summit. The bilateral talks focused on strengthening economic ties, regional cooperation, and reforms to the global financial system.

  • Kenya will open its first embassy in Côte d’Ivoire following talks with President Alassane Ouattara.
  • President Ruto also met with Liberian President Joseph Boakai and Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio to discuss cooperation in areas like agriculture, education, and technology.
  • Discussions also included engagement with the African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah on development financing and seeking support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC candidature.

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