Finland President set to visit Kenya
Finland President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb are set to visit Kenya from May 12, 2025 to May 14, 2025
Finland President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb are set to visit Kenya from May 12, 2025 to May 14, 2025.
In a statement on Thursday, April 24, the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland stated that the visit aims to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya.
Stubb will begin his visit in Nairobi on Monday, May 12, where he will hold bilateral talks with President William Ruto.
“The state visit will begin in Nairobi on Monday, 12 May, with a meeting with President William Ruto. The discussions between the Presidents will focus on the bilateral relations between Finland and Kenya, global challenges and their impact in Africa and Europe, and cooperation in support of the multilateral system. The talks will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Uhuru Gardens,” read the statement in part.
On that evening, Stubb and his spouse will be hosted by President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at a state banquet.
During his visit, President Stubb will meet representatives of local NGOs and foreign policy experts, with the main topics of discussion being regional dynamics and social development.
President Stubb will also visit the University of Nairobi, where he will give a speech on geopolitics and the transformation of the multilateral order, followed by a discussion with students.
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In addition, Stubb will attend the closing event of the EU-Kenya Business Forum, where he will deliver a keynote speech.
“The President’s agenda also features a business seminar organised by Business Finland, focusing on the built environment and the health sector.
The official programme includes a visit to a technical education institution and a company offering vocational training, both involved in a project funded by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs to strengthen the quality and labour market relevance of vocational training,” Stubb’s office stated.
Further, he will visit the Kawangware area, where he will learn about a programme funded by the EU and Finnfund to enhance digital connectivity.
President Stubb will also meet with the Director-General of the UN Office in Nairobi, UNON, and the Executive Directors of UNEP and UN-Habitat.
During the state visit, President Stubb will be accompanied by Member of Parliament, Chair of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Kenya Saara-Sofia Sirén, and Member of Parliament, Vice Chair of the Finnish Parliament Group on Global Issues Inka Hopsu, as well as a Finnish business delegation.
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