Trade, investment and regional conflicts are high on the formal agenda for Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to South Africa to meet his counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa, with political differences taking a backseat.

While Pretoria and Nairobi have enjoyed close relations for 32 years, both nations want to improve investment and trade.

The clarification comes amid rising concerns that foreign individuals were in possession of kenyan IDs, raising fears that the foreigners might be allowed to vote in the 2027 General Elections.

The Eastleigh President William Ruto’s regular guest at State House, Wicknell Chivayo, has ignited opposition fury over the controversial Zimbabwean businessman’s ties to the Kenyan presidency. The latest trigger was the Harare‑based tycoon’s visit to the newly built Wajir State Lodge,

Ruto made the remarks at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, where President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted him for a State visit.

President William Ruto revealed details of private talks with former president Uhuru Kenyatta on energy, infrastructure, irrigation and Kenya's future.