Ruto Invites Russia to Invest in Africa’s Schools, Farms and Hospitals

President William Ruto has invited Russia to invest more in Africa’s key sectors saying the partnership between the two sides should go deeper.

Speaking in Moscow on Thursday Ruto said Russia should invest in productive capacity across African economies. He named education, agriculture, research and innovation, healthcare and artificial intelligence, among other areas.

The President is attending the Third Russia Africa Summit. He left Kenya on Tuesday, October 27, to seek new export markets for Kenyan products attract foreign investment and promote job creation. He arrived in Moscow on Wednesday.

State House said the trip would focus on trade, investment and technology partnerships. The Russian Embassy in Kenya added that Ruto would present Kenya as a competitive investment destination and a gateway to African markets.

The summit has drawn leaders from across the continent. Delegations from 48 African countries are attending with 22 of them represented by heads of state. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also attending.

Other leaders from the region on the expected list include Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir, Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye and Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed.

The summit is also expected to produce a new action plan for Russia Africa relations covering 2027 to 2029.

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