Ruto Travels to Washington for High-Level Talks and Key Peace Agreement Ceremony
The visit comes ahead of the historic signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda—a breakthrough expected to ease long-running tensions in eastern Congo.
The signing marks the latest progress in the regional peace efforts that Kenya has been part of through the Nairobi and Luanda processes.
The signing marks the latest progress in the regional peace efforts that Kenya has been part of through the Nairobi and Luanda processes.
As chair of the East African Community, President Ruto has consistently pushed for dialogue and political solutions to the conflict.
While in Washington, President Ruto will hold a number of engagements meant to reinforce Kenya’s diplomatic and economic ties with the United States.
While in Washington, President Ruto will hold a number of engagements meant to reinforce Kenya’s diplomatic and economic ties with the United States.
A major highlight of the trip will be the signing of the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, a long-term plan designed to support Kenya’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The agreement lays out a 25-year partnership focusing on medical training, technology sharing, and strengthening public health systems.
Ruto is also expected to present his administration’s vision for Kenya’s future—an agenda that includes expanding infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity, and building a more skilled workforce.
Ruto is also expected to present his administration’s vision for Kenya’s future—an agenda that includes expanding infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity, and building a more skilled workforce.
Part of his mission will be to attract new Public–Private Partnership investments to support projects such as roads, energy, housing, and digital systems.
The peace deal that Ruto will witness is being described as one of the most important steps toward resolving the instability that has affected eastern DRC for decades.
The peace deal that Ruto will witness is being described as one of the most important steps toward resolving the instability that has affected eastern DRC for decades.
The conflict intensified after the resurgence of the M23 rebel movement, which the Congolese government says receives support from
With tensions rising, the United States took on a more active mediation role. President Trump has repeatedly highlighted his administration’s involvement in encouraging both sides to commit to dialogue and a ceasefire.
With tensions rising, the United States took on a more active mediation role. President Trump has repeatedly highlighted his administration’s involvement in encouraging both sides to commit to dialogue and a ceasefire.
The agreement is expected to create space for further negotiations on security, humanitarian access, and long-term reconciliation.
Ruto’s attendance at the ceremony signals Kenya’s growing influence in regional peacebuilding. Over the past two years, Kenya has positioned itself as a key mediator in the Great Lakes region and a central player in efforts to stabilize eastern Africa.
The President is expected to return to Nairobi after completing his diplomatic, economic, and security engagements in Washington.
Ruto’s attendance at the ceremony signals Kenya’s growing influence in regional peacebuilding. Over the past two years, Kenya has positioned itself as a key mediator in the Great Lakes region and a central player in efforts to stabilize eastern Africa.
The President is expected to return to Nairobi after completing his diplomatic, economic, and security engagements in Washington.
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