Inside Uhuru’s 3-Day London Trip

President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected in London on Tuesday June 27, 2021, for a three-day visit, where he is scheduled to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other leaders.

The main agenda of the President's visit is to co-chair the Global Education Summit alongside Prime Minister Johnson. The summit aims to raise $5 billion to educate children across the developing world over the next five years.

"Prime Minister Johnson will host the President at Chequers, his country residence in Buckinghamshire, for bilateral talks, before the two host the official welcome reception for the Global Education Summit. 

"The President will co-chair the Global Education Summit, and focus on Kenya-UK health partnerships through COVID-19, as well as on cancer prevention and treatment," an official statement on the President's visit read in part.

The Head of State is also expected to make major investment announcements into Big Four projects, on affordable housing, manufacturing, and health partnerships.

File image of President Uhuru Kenyatta and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. [Photo: Courtesy]

Additionally, the Head of State is scheduled to meet senior members of the UK Royal Family as part of his visit. 

Apart from the key agendas listed above, the President's delegation will have side discussions on issues relating to defence, the environment, foreign affairs, health, and finance.

The visit comes 18 months after the Head of State last visited the UK for the Africa Investment Summit.

Issues agreed upon during the last summit are also expected to be looked into during the 3-day visit.