President William Ruto held talks with President Emmanuel Macron of France and witnessed the signing of 11 instruments between our two nations at State House, Nairobi, on Sunday, May 10. 2026. In a statement after the meeting, Ruto said the deals include the rehabilitation and modernisation of the Nairobi Central Station to the Embakasi Rail
The upcoming Africa Forward Summit 2026, scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre and the University of Nairobi, signals a deliberate shift in Africa–France relations. Both sides now push for a partnership grounded in equality, shared responsibility and tangible outcomes. Co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, the summit
The Africa Forward Summit opening in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026 has been positioned as a defining shift in Africa – France relations, bringing together Heads of State, global financiers, innovators, and civil society under a new partnership framework co-hosted by Kenya and France. “It is my distinct honour to warmly welcome you to Nairobi,