President William Ruto flew out on Tuesday afternoon April 2, for a State Visit to Ghana and later an Official Visit to Guinea-Bissau.
In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto will hold talks with Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau during his visits.
Mohamed said the visits is “aiming strengthening diplomatic, trade cooperation, and historical ties between Kenya and the two West African nations.”
In Ghana, President Ruto will emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts to strengthen and consolidate democratic governance in Africa.
He will also visit the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) headquarters in Accra, with a focus on boosting Kenyan tea and leather exports to Ghana.
This effort will be supported by Memorandums of Understanding between private and public sector entities, aimed at improving trade between Kenya and Ghana under the AfCFTA.
“Ruto will also address the Ghana-Kenya Business Forum to explore investment and trade opportunities across various sectors,” the statement read in part.
Ruto AU Agenda in Ghana
Additionally, Ruto will advocate for transforming the African Union (AU) into a leading force for continental unity and economic revitalization, engaging other regions worldwide.
This will be in his capacity as the AU Champion for Institutional Reform and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change.
In his meeting with President Akufo-Addo, discussions will also centre on the climate crisis and Ghana’s support for implementing the African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change.
This will mainly focus on the Africa Green Industrial Initiative (AGII), which seeks to upscale and accelerate green industries and businesses across Africa.
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Guinea Bissau State Visit
In Guinea-Bissau, President Ruto aims to enhance trade relations and identify new avenues for cooperation with Lusophone Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
“This includes strengthening private sector participation in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology transfer, among other sectors,” the statement read in part.
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Mudavadi Lands in Ghana
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi arrived in Accra, Ghana on April 1, 2024, ahead of Ruto’s three-day state visit set to begin on April 2, 2024.
Mudavadi was received at the Kotoka International Airport by Kenya High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Eliphas Barine.
His office said the two countries are expected to sign bilateral agreements in areas of shared interests, including trade and investment, education and research, public service, and capacity building.
