President Ruto Lands at Waterkloof Air Force Base for Historic South Africa State Visit
The visit, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto of Kenya has arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base for a three-day State Visit to South Africa, aiming to bolster diplomatic and economic ties.
- The visit is hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and will see official talks, agreement signings, and a business forum.
- Key areas of focus include trade, investment, regional integration, and peace and security.
- Both Kenya and South Africa have maintained diplomatic relations since 1994 and are seen as strategic partners in the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
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Ruto begins South Africa State Visit - June 2026
President William Ruto has commenced a two-day State Visit to South Africa, aiming to deepen the existing strategic partnership between the two nations. He arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base for a three-day visit to bolster diplomatic and economic ties. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the strong, complementary relationship between Kenya and South Africa, dismissing any notions of rivalry during a joint press briefing in Pretoria. However, the trip highlighted Kenya's ongoing reliance on leased aircraft as its official presidential jet remains grounded in the Netherlands, with Ruto traveling aboard a privately chartered Boeing 737-800.
