Africa: President Ruto Backs Safaricom-Ethio Telecom Joint Investments Across Horn of Africa

Africa: President Ruto Backs Safaricom-Ethio Telecom Joint Investments Across Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa -- President William Ruto held high-level talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, resulting in a landmark agreement to support joint investment initiatives between Safaricom and Ethio Telecom across the Horn of Africa.

Ruto Backs Safaricom and Ethio Telecom in a High Stakes Regional Push

When William Ruto and Abiy Ahmed stood together in Addis Ababa, the moment carried more weight than the polite language of joint statements suggested. This was not simply a courtesy call or another nod to regional cooperation. It was a public endorsement of Safaricom Ethio Telecom joint investments as a political project, one that places … The post Why Ruto Is Personally Backing Safaricom and Ethio Telecom’s Regional Expansion Push appeared firs…

Kenya, Ethiopia deepen ties, back joint telecom investments to boost regional integration

Kenya and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa, following high-level talks held in Addis Ababa. President William Ruto flew to Ethiopia on December 23, 2025 and met Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for talks. During the visit, leaders from the two neighbouring countries underscored the importance of stability, dialogue and African-led solutions as the found…

Abiy and Ruto Discuss Deepening Ethiopia-Kenya Ties – Ethiopian Monitor

ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Williams Ruto have held talks on deepening the bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as advancing regional peace and security in the horn of Africa region. The Kenyan President made a one-day working visit to Addis Ababa where he held on Tuesday. “During our meeting,” Abiy said, “we focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional peace and securi…