King Charles sends condolences on Raila’s death
President William Ruto has received a message of condolence from King Charles III following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months ago.
President William Ruto has received a message of condolence from King Charles III following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months ago.
Delivered at State House by UK Embassy Charge d’Affaires Ed Barnett, the King’s message expressed a deep sense of loss and solidarity with Raila’s family and Kenyans.
“He points out that he had known the Odinga for his steadfast leadership, willingness to build democratic consensus, open-mindedness, and deep concern for the plight of ordinary people,” Ruto said regarding the King’s message.
The President said the meeting with Barnett underscored the growing strength of Kenya-UK relations.
He noted that the strategic partnership signed last July has already boosted bilateral trade, with volumes rising from £1.3 billion (Sh224 billion) to £2 billion (Sh345 billion).
The partnership spans trade, green growth, science and technology, and peace and security, with expectations of creating tens of thousands of digital jobs for Kenyans.
Barnett reaffirmed the UK’s support for Kenya’s development agenda, particularly the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund.
He said Britain is prepared to provide technical expertise to advance the initiative, which is expected to play a pivotal role in expanding infrastructure nationwide.
One flagship project under the fund is the Nairobi Railway City, a joint programme between Kenya and the UK.
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Covering 438 acres, the project aims to transform Nairobi into a modern, green, and vibrant transport hub capable of handling up to 30,000 passengers per hour.
Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja recently visited London’s King’s Cross Station to cement UK partnership for the Sh30 billion project, which is seen as a model of sustainable urban development.
The condolence message from King Charles comes against the backdrop of deepening ties between the two nations.
The condolence comes at a time when Kenya and the UK are deepening cooperation under a renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030, signed in London by Ruto and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The framework is anchored on four pillars: trade and investment, green growth and climate action, science and technology, and peace and security.
Officials say the deal will unlock billions in investment and create 30,000 new digital jobs for Kenyans.
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