Africa Forward Summit 2026 brings international leaders to Nairobi - May 2026

The Africa Forward Summit 2026 has officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together over 30 heads of state from African nations. President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron were the distinguished guests at the summit held at the University of Nairobi. The two leaders oversaw the signing of 11 agreements to strengthen Kenya-France ties. During the summit, President Ruto announced significant progress in Kenya's manufacturing sector, revealing the nation is now producing mobile phones and computers locally.