Ruto praises Kenya-Germany relationship after meeting high-level delegation
By Kiprono Keileb, January 21, 2026President William Ruto has held high-level talks with Germany’s Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul at State House, Nairobi, as Kenya moved to deepen its long-standing partnership with Berlin.
In his statement shared on X on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Ruto said the meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding investment opportunities, and aligning the two countries on regional and global issues.
The engagement comes as Kenya pushes to attract foreign investment into critical sectors while positioning itself as a stable partner in diplomacy, trade, and labour mobility.
President Ruto reflected on the broader relationship between the two nations and the shared commitment to mutual growth and cooperation.
“Kenya and Germany share a long-standing relationship founded on a mutually beneficial partnership. We are committed to strengthening our collaboration to expand opportunities for citizens of both nations,” Ruto wrote.
The President also addressed global governance and Kenya’s position on multilateralism, noting that the discussions went beyond bilateral ties to include shared values on international cooperation and reform.
“On multilateralism, we share a common position on a rule-based global order and the need to make the United Nations a fit-for-purpose organisation able to serve the interests of all nations, especially those from the Global South,” he wrote.
Regional peace and security were also part of the talks, with Kenya seeking Germany’s support in ongoing efforts to stabilise conflict-affected areas in the region, particularly Sudan.
“We count on Germany’s support in promoting peace and stability in our region, especially in Sudan,” he wrote
President Ruto then confirmed the setting and nature of the engagement, underscoring its diplomatic weight and timing.
“Met German Foreign Affairs minister Johann Wadephul, State House, Nairobi,” part of President Ruto’s statement reads.
The talks further explored concrete economic opportunities, with a strong focus on investments that can directly support Kenya’s development goals, create jobs, and strengthen infrastructure.
“Our discussions focused on the tremendous opportunities in our country for investment in energy generation, water harvesting and storage, and technical training,” he wrote.
Labour mobility and skills exchange also featured prominently, reflecting Kenya’s growing push to export skilled labour while addressing employment challenges at home.
“We also agreed on the importance of sharing human capital through the bilateral labour agreement already signed between our two countries,” he wrote.