Kenyan President William Ruto to meet King Philippe of Belgium and President Alexander Stubb in Finland

Kenyan President William Ruto departed Nairobi on June 8, 2026, for an official visit to three European countries: Belgium, Norway, and Finland. The trip aims to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products, and strengthen partnerships to boost exports and create jobs. Ruto will meet King Philippe of Belgium, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and EU leaders including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. Discussions will focus on implementing the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement.