President Ruto Expected To Visit Rwanda Later Today

President William Ruto is expected to begin a two-day state visit to Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4.

He’s expected to be hosted by his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame and also meet Kenyans living in Rwanda.

The two Heads of State are expected to deliberate on areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including the Northern Corridor integration projects, food security, innovation and ICT, health and education. 

The visit is further expected to enhance trade and commerce cooperation within the East Africa Community (EAC) and the African continent, as the two leaders re-affirm their commitment to EAC integration and the Africa Continental Free Trade area (ACFTA) cooperation for trade and economic growth. 

Regional peace and security will also feature in the discussions that will culminate in the signing of bilateral agreements. 

Ruto is also due to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Kagame and Ruto last met in November 2022 on the sidelines of the UN climate conference (COP27) in Egypt, during which the two leaders discussed continued positive and fruitful bilateral relationship between Kenya and Rwanda.