President William Ruto is in Germany for a two-day official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
State House spokesperson Mohamed Hussein revealed on Thursday that they will hold discussions focusing on cooperation in key areas such as green energy, climate action, digital cooperation, trade and investment, skills development, labor, and regional and international peace and security.
Further, he is expected to engage in high-profile activities, including meetings with key German business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities.
“The President will equally engage with leading German business leaders during a special CEO’s forum aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities between Kenya and Germany. The CEOs of major companies such as Mercedes-Benz, YouTube, and Ida Cruises are expected to participate in the forum.”
Similarly, he stated that a key highlight of the visit would be the signing of the Kenya-Germany Agreement on Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership to facilitate labor mobility, apprenticeships, student training, employment, and the welfare of employees.
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It also includes provisions for the readmission and return of citizens between the two nations.