Finland President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb on Monday May 12 arrived in Kenya for a three-day state visit.
The Finnish President was welcomed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
“On behalf of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, received His Excellency Alexander Stubb, the President of the Republic of Finland, together with his spouse, on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a State Visit to Kenya,” Kindiki wrote on his X account.
According to the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland stated that the state visit aims to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya.
Stubb is set to hold bilateral talks with President William Ruto, with the discussions focusing on global challenges and their impact in Africa and Europe, and cooperation in support of the multilateral system.
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The talks between the two Presidents will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Uhuru Gardens.
On Monday evening, President Stubb and his spouse will be hosted by President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at a state banquet.
During the visit, Stubb will meet representatives of local NGOs and foreign policy experts, with the main topics of discussion being regional dynamics and social development.
He will also visit the University of Nairobi, where he will give a speech on geopolitics and the transformation of the multilateral order, followed by a discussion with students.
Further, he will attend the closing event of the EU-Kenya Business Forum, where he will deliver a keynote speech.
Additionally, Stubb will visit Kawangware, where he will learn about a programme funded by the EU and Finnfund to enhance digital connectivity.
