President William Ruto returned to the country on Friday after concluding a series of high-level engagements in Finland, where he pitched Kenya as a hub for talent, investment and global partnerships.
The President’s trip saw him engage Kenyan professionals living and working in Scandinavia, urging them to take advantage of opportunities back home by investing in key sectors of the economy while supporting the government’s ongoing development agenda.
Speaking during a town hall meeting in Helsinki, Ruto described Kenya’s workforce as one of the country’s greatest assets, noting that the government was actively pursuing labour mobility agreements to enable more Kenyans to access employment opportunities abroad.
“As we expand opportunities at home, we are also facilitating access to quality jobs abroad, enabling our professionals and technical staff to grow their incomes, acquire valuable skills and increase remittances that strengthen our economy,” the President said.
Beyond the diaspora engagement, Ruto also participated in the prestigious Kultaranta Talks hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The forum brought together heads of state, policymakers and global experts to discuss emerging geopolitical shifts, technology, security and the future of international cooperation.
During the discussions, the President called for stronger multilateralism and reforms to the global financial architecture, arguing that developing countries deserve a greater voice in decisions that shape the world economy.
The visit comes as Kenya continues to push for increased foreign investment, expanded export markets and overseas employment opportunities for its growing youthful workforce.
Ruto’s return also coincides with the rollout of the 2026/27 Budget, which places significant focus on job creation, enterprise growth and economic transformation.
The President is expected to resume official duties immediately, with attention now turning to the implementation of programmes aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment and delivering on the government’s economic agenda.
