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
By Dr. Luchetu Likaka President William Ruto is increasingly governing like a man who believes the state begins and ends with him. What was first framed as decisive leadership is now shifting into centralization, defensiveness, and political overreach. Recently, his public criticism of government agency statistics, especially those showing sluggish economic growth, reveals more than
President William Ruto has left the country for an official visit to Italy, where he is expected to hold high-level bilateral talks which are aimed at unlocking new infrastructure and investment deals between the two countries. State House Spokesperson Hussine Moahmed said the visit will include meetings with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister