Kenya, France Sign 11 Deals On Rail, Ports, Energy and Digital Economy
The pact expands rail, ports, energy and digital ties as France seeks strategic access and Kenya courts investment and security support.
- In Nairobi, President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the signing of 11 agreements covering transport, energy, digital infrastructure and trade at State House Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit.
- Since taking office, President Ruto has courted Western partnerships to stabilize Kenya's economy, while President Macron seeks to strengthen ties in East Africa following rising anti-French sentiment in the Sahel region.
- Key investments include Sh12.5 billion for the Nairobi Commuter Rail project modernization and a five-year renewable defense agreement involving 600 French military personnel deployed to train Kenya Defence Forces personnel.
- Politician Caleb Hamisi warned the defense pact risks Kenya's sovereignty as a proxy in international disputes, while National Assembly Departmental Committee chair Nelson Koech countered that "crimes like murder must be tried in Kenya."
- Patricia Rodrigues, Africa Director at Control Risks, noted military engagement complements existing UK and US security agreements, positioning Kenya's counterterrorism efforts against al-Shabab threats within a broader regional security framework.
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Kenya, France Sign 11 Deals On Rail, Ports, Energy and Digital Economy
Nairobi -- William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron have witnessed the signing of 11 agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation between Kenya and France across transport, energy, digital infrastructure and trade.
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