Presidential Delivery Unit

Delivering The Plan.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The protracred conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has endured far beyond what humanity can reasonably bear.

For decades, it has claimed innumerable lives and driven countless families from the safety of their homes. A generation of children has been stripped of its innocence, deprived of education, and denied the simple promise of a stable childhood. Normal commercial activity and cross-border trade- lifelines of regional prosperity- have been gravely disrupted, stalling development and deepening hardship.

This prolonged suffering is a profound injustice to the people of Eastern DRC, who deserve lasting stability and the chance to build a peaceful, dignified, and prosperous future for themselves and their nation.

At the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., was honoured to witness the historic signing of a peace deal between President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda.

The Washington Accord now stands as the most credible and hopeful pathway to ending three decades of conflict and inaugurating a new chapter of friendship, cooperation, and mutual progress in our region.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, for his steadfast commitment and decisive leadership in helping bring this historic agreement to fruition.

We likewise honour the invaluable contributions of the East African Community, the Southern African Development Community, and all mediators whose tireless efforts shepherded the peace process to this defining moment.

We now call upon all parties to faithfully uphold and implement the terms of the Accord so that the people of Eastern DRC may return to their homes, rebuild their lives, and reclaim the peace, dignity, and hope that have long been denied to them.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Held talks with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C., in the United States.

Our discussions focused on establishing a bilateral trade arrangement that will deepen the partnership between our two nations. To achieve this, we are developing a joint framework that will unlock more opportunities for trade and build a more predictable environment for investment.

We have identified several areas for expansion: apparel and textiles, agricultural products, leather and footwear, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and ICT and digital services. These sectors hold strong potential to create jobs, increase export earnings, and strengthen value chains at home.

We welcome the proposal by the current administration to extend AGOA in full for one year, a matter that is currently pending before US Congress. Amb. Greer informed that the one year extension would provide the administration time to design a stronger and more comprehensive programme that advances the interests of both sides.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black, Washington, D.C., the United States.

We welcome the DFC’s willingness to increase its scope of engagement with Kenya in the areas of food security, infrastructure, energy and ICT. This mutually beneficial partnership aligns with our national priorities and supports our drive for sustainable growth.

There is strong potential for collaboration in energy, especially in geothermal, wind and solar, to reinforce our renewable power base.

We also see room for joint work in infrastructure development, including the expansion of key roads, ports and the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. DFC is also keen to invest in our proposed National Infrastructure Fund, which will help accelerate strategic projects across the country.

To further support our engagements, DFC has agreed to send a representative to be based in Nairobi from January 2026.

We also appreciate DFC for agreeing to proceed with the $1 billion debt-for-food security swap to allow us to replace costly existing debt with lower-cost financing.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Our innovative approach to development financing, including the establishment of an Infrastructure Fund, is drawing strong interest from partners. This model will accelerate the realisation of our national development goals.

Held talks with the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, @Diop_IFC, Washington, D.C., in the United States.

We welcome the IFC’s confidence in the proposed Infrastructure Fund and appreciate their interest in investing.

We also look forward to hosting an IFC delegation in Kenya early next year, led by the Vice President, Industries, Mohamed Gouled, to advance discussions on energy and infrastructure investment especially the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport under the Public Private Partnership model.

Other areas of partnership include the expansion of major roads, generation and transmission of geothermal, hydro and wind power.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The International Monetary Fund has, over the years, proven to be a reliable and constructive partner in Kenya’s journey of economic transformation.

Its continued engagement has provided invaluable expertise in the management of our external debt and delivered critical technical assistance across key sectors of our economy.

Through the dedicated support of our international partners, including the IMF, Kenya’s economy has recorded notable progress, rising from the eighth to the sixth-largest on the continent in just two years.

We greatly appreciate this support and remain committed to deepening these partnerships as we pursue economic resilience, accelerated development, and shared prosperity for all Kenyans.

In Washington, D.C., held productive discussions with IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva on broadening avenues of collaboration to bolster our reform agenda and sustain our economic momentum.

We have agreed to forge a forward-looking partnership, built on transparency, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to sound economic governance.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

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