Nairobi, Kenya — November 24, 2025 — President William Ruto is set to begin an official tour of Central Africa, with a stop in Luanda, Angola, for a key series of diplomatic and investment engagements, State House confirmed on Monday.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed said the President will attend the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, where he will also chair the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on African Union Institutional Reform, a role he holds as the AU Champion for Institutional Reform.
Ruto to Lead AU Institutional Reform Session
According to Hussein, President Ruto will guide discussions on reforms designed to strengthen the AU’s effectiveness and long-term financial sustainability.
“President William Ruto departs this afternoon for Luanda, Angola, for two key engagements: the 7th AU–EU Summit and the Second Session of the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on AU Institutional Reform,” Hussein said.
During the summit, African and European leaders will review 20 years of Africa–Europe cooperation and address issues such as shifting geopolitical priorities, funding gaps, and rising security pressures.
More details on AU reforms can be found on the African Union official website.
Talks to Focus on Trade, Security, and Climate Action
During the trip, President Ruto will hold bilateral trade and investment discussions with European leaders. Kenya aims to advance the implementation of the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement, which seeks to boost market access, trade, and industrial growth.
Ruto will also push for:
- Predictable financing for African-led peace operations
- Stronger counter-terrorism and border security cooperation
- Joint action on climate resilience and energy transition
- Support for Kenya’s economic transformation agenda
You can read more about the Kenya–EU economic pact via the European Commission.
Kenya Seeks Infrastructure and Energy Investment
Hussein noted that Kenya will court investors for major public-private partnership (PPP) projects under the Kenya Kwanza administration. These include:
- Large-scale irrigation programmes supported by mega dams
- Expansion of clean and industrial energy
- Financing for major infrastructure upgrades in roads, airports, ports, and railways
For background, see related infrastructure stories on sauce.co.ke.
Visit Follows Ruto’s Trip to Uganda
The Angola trip comes just hours after President Ruto concluded an investment tour in Uganda. While in Kampala, he announced that Kenya and Uganda will jointly own shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) once the ongoing privatisation exercise is completed.
Ruto confirmed that KPC shares will be publicly listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, allowing Uganda to invest as part of a broader regional energy partnership.
He added that both governments have already ratified new cooperation frameworks during last week’s joint ministerial meeting in Nairobi, paving the way for shared ownership of key infrastructure.
More on the NSE is available on the Nairobi Securities Exchange website.
