President Ruto visits Europe for trade and investment discussions - June 2026

President William Ruto arrived in Oslo, Norway, for an official visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Kenya and the Kingdom of Norway on trade, climate, and investment. During his trip, Ruto met with EU Council President Antonio Costa and King Philippe of Belgium in Brussels, where Belgian investors expressed interest in Kenya's renewable energy, mineral resources, and agribusiness sectors. The President urged Belgian investors to shift from exporting raw materials to establishing industries in Kenya for value addition and manufacturing, citing the country's abundant clean energy and preferential market access. Additionally, President Ruto met with EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels. Separately, the Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár arrived in Nairobi for a three-day visit focused on humanitarian, economic, and development cooperation.