President William Ruto has held bilateral discussions with Prince William to strengthen ties between Kenya and the United Kingdom.

In a statement on Thursday, July 3, 2025, Ruto revealed that they discussed pressing regional and global challenges.

“Held fruitful bilateral discussions with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales this morning, anchored in our shared commitment to mutual progress and prosperity for our two countries, while addressing pressing regional and global challenges,” he stated.

Furthermore, he revealed that both countries are committed to strengthening cooperation for shared prosperity.

“We are committed to deepening this cooperation for the shared prosperity of our people, building a sustainable future, and delivering tangible benefits for both our nations and the planet,” he stated.

Investment forum

This comes after President Ruto said the country will be at the centre of the global shifts that have given rise to new and more trade patterns.

Speaking on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Kenya Investment Forum at The Law Society in London, he stated that the move will broaden economic opportunities, generate inclusive growth, and unlock Kenya’s prosperity.

Hosted on the sidelines of the Africa Debate, the forum discussed investment opportunities in Kenya, including infrastructure, digital services, clean energy, and agro-industrial value chains.

He said the investment forum is a chance to grow trade by attracting investments aimed at exports.

Furthermore, he noted that despite global headwinds such as escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions, Kenya’s economy remains resilient.

“We are committed to routinely improving our investment climate and business environment through digitisation, process re-engineering, and legislative reforms.”

Later, President Ruto toured the King’s Cross Railway Station, a core travel hub in the United Kingdom, in the heart of London.

“We are drawing lessons from the UK’s successful system to deliver a modern railway fit for Kenya,” he explained.

He noted that the new railway system will transform the country’s public transport.

“It will accelerate access to resources, economic opportunities, and crucial services such as healthcare and education,” the president explained.