Ruto bids farewell to outgoing Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens
President William Ruto held a farewell meeting with outgoing Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens at State House, Nairobi. The discussion highlighted strong bilateral ties in trade, renewable energy, and climate action.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the importance of Kenya's diplomatic and economic partnerships with European nations for its agricultural and green energy sectors.
President William Ruto bids farewell to outgoing Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens at State House, Nairobi, July 20, 2026. /PCS
President William Ruto has bid farewell to outgoing Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens, praising the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and Belgium as the envoy concluded his tour of duty.
Ruto said the two countries enjoy robust bilateral relations anchored on trade and investment, renewable energy and climate action.
Speaking on Monday when he bid Maddens farewell at State House, Nairobi, Ruto added that the partnership had gained fresh momentum following his recent visit to Brussels.
"Kenya and Belgium share strong bilateral and diplomatic relations anchored on trade and investment, renewable energy and climate action," Ruto said.
"These ties have been boosted by my recent business roundtable in Brussels in June 2026."
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