On 10 May 2026, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements worth 116 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $905 million) for major infrastructure projects. These agreements, concluded between Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, aim to modernise Kenya’s transport and digital economy.
On 10 May 2026, Kenya and France initialled 11 agreements, worth 116 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately 905 million dollars), intended to finance large-scale infrastructure projects. These agreements, established between Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, aim to modernise Kenya’s transport and digital economy sectors, marking a shared commitment to accelerating Kenya’s development.
Our two countries have today signed 11 instruments here, aimed at strengthening cooperation in key sectors of our economies.
William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya
The major projects announced include: the rehabilitation of the commuter rail network (12.5 billion shillings) to modernise transport in Nairobi; a port joint venture (104 billion shillings) to develop maritime logistics; the immediate expansion of the Kipeto wind project (an additional 100 megawatts); and digital cooperation agreements covering cybersecurity, AI and sustainable aviation fuel.
It is crucial to improve air links between France and Kenya in order to boost trade, tourism and business exchanges. At present, the full potential of direct flights between our two nations is limited by routing, capacity and frequency constraints.
William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya
These massive investments support Kenya’s “Vision 2030”, which aims to transform the country into an industrialised, middle-income nation by 2030, ensuring a high quality of life. France is becoming a key partner in achieving these objectives, promoting economic growth and the creation of skilled jobs. As a reminder, Kenyan exports to France amounted to US$107.21 million in 2024, according to the United Nations’ COMTRADE database on international trade.