HAYA, HII NI YA BELGIUM TU:
President Rutoβs Key Achievements in Brussels :
- Secured β¬102 million (KSh 15.3 billion) under the EUβKenya Digital Partnership to boost digital transformation, connectivity, and jobs.
- Welcomed β¬37 million (approximately KSh 5.6 billion) in EU funding for the Blue Raman cableβs Africa extension, strengthening regional connectivity & reducing bandwidth costs.
- Advanced the EUβKenya Digital Dialogue and Data Adequacy process, positioning Kenya to become the first African country to secure an EU data adequacy decision, unlocking digital trade, investment, & tech-sector jobs.
- Launched the KenyaβBenelux Chamber of Commerce to expand trade, investment, export opportunities, & job creation between Kenya & the Benelux region.
- Advanced discussions on expanding KenyaβBelgium trade & investment, including support for regional transport links connecting the Port of Mombasa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following talks with King Philippe
Press Release: President Ruto departs for Europe to attract investment and expand export markets