Ruto bids farewell to Belgian envoy, eyes expanded trade and agribusiness investment
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – President William Ruto has signaled a push to deepen trade and investment ties with Belgium, saying growing interest from Belgian businesses in Kenya’s agricultural sector…..
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President William Ruto met with Belgium's Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Maddens, to discuss expanding trade and investment, particularly in agribusiness.
- Belgium is Kenya's leading export destination for coffee.
- The meeting followed high-level engagements during his visit to Brussels in June 2026.
- Belgian businesses have shown increased interest in Kenyan agribusiness investment.
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