UK to inject Sh266 billion into Kenya under new deal focused on trade, climate and tech
The Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030 aims to boost investments, create jobs, and enhance Kenya’s global position in key areas such as climate action, digital innovation, and security.
The United Kingdom is set to inject up to £1.5 billion (Sh266 billion) into Kenya’s economy through a renewed bilateral agreement to be signed by President William Ruto and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on key projects in trade, climate, and technology.
In a statement on Sunday, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the agreement, dubbed the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025-2030, aims to unlock investments, create jobs, and strengthen Kenya’s global standing in areas including climate action, digital innovation and security.
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He noted that President Ruto will depart from the country on Sunday, June 29, for official visits to the United Kingdom and Spain.
In London, he is expected to meet Prime Minister Starmer for the signing of the new partnership, which is built on four key pillars including trade, climate, technology and security.
“The partnership aims to double trade by 2030, equip Kenyans with digital skills, and strengthen cooperation on regional stability, terrorism, cyber threats, and climate action,” Hussein said.
Flagship projects
Under the trade and green growth agenda, the two countries will speed up the completion of flagship projects such as the Nairobi Railway City, a transit-oriented development that will transform Nairobi’s Central Business District.
On climate cooperation, the two countries will work together to unlock green finance from public, private, and blended sources.
Hussein also noted that the science and technology pillar will focus on expanding Kenya’s innovation ecosystem, supporting start-ups, digitally enabled SMEs, and creating digital jobs.
Collaboration is expected in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
During his London visit, President Ruto will also witness the announcement by Lloyd’s of London to establish a regional underwriting hub in Nairobi under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), positioning the capital as a financial gateway for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Hussein noted that the President will later deliver the keynote address at the Africa Debate hosted by Invest Africa, a high-level platform for promoting Kenya’s economic transformation agenda and attracting strategic investment.
Before his UK engagements, President Ruto will begin his visit in Seville, Spain, where he will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. The summit brings together global leaders to craft new frameworks for development financing amid global challenges ranging from poverty and inequality to climate change and biodiversity loss.
At the conference, Ruto will push for reinvigorated multilateralism and co-chair a high-level session.
He is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with several leaders, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI, with discussions expected to focus on clean energy, youth empowerment and climate resilience.
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