President William Ruto has urged Kenya and Zambia to strengthen their economic ties, emphasizing that the relationship's success should be measured by the trade, investment, and jobs it generates for their citizens.

• The call was made during the inauguration of Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term in Lusaka.
• Ruto praised Hichilema for stabilizing Zambia's economy and lauded its expansion of free education.
• The Kenyan president advocated for increased intra-African trade and industrialization as crucial for continental economic freedom.