President Ruto’s Key Achievements in Brussels :
- Secured €102 million (KSh 15.3 billion) under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership to boost digital transformation, connectivity, and jobs.
- Welcomed €37 million (approximately KSh 5.6 billion) in EU funding for the Blue Raman cable’s Africa extension, strengthening regional connectivity & reducing bandwidth costs.
- Advanced the EU–Kenya 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 Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce to expand trade, investment, export opportunities, & job creation between Kenya & the Benelux region.
- Advanced discussions on expanding Kenya–Belgium 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.
Itabidi tumeambiana ukweli the current presidential jet does not meet the required safety standards to be used by the current head of state for international travels , thats why he's always flying on chartered planes bt why doesn't he purchase another jet instead of hiring.