Finland will send its president to Kenya next month for the first time. Alexander Stubb will travel with his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, from May 12 to 14. Their trip celebrates 60 years of friendship between the two countries. The Finnish Embassy said President Stubb will meet Kenyan President William Ruto on the first day. They plan to discuss how their nations work together.
Both leaders will discuss world problems affecting Africa and Europe. After the meeting, Stubb will place a wreath at Uhuru Gardens. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto host the Finnish couple for dinner that night. Stubb plans to meet local groups and experts about area growth. He will speak at the University of Nairobi about world politics.
The Finnish president gives another speech at an EU-Kenya Business Forum. He also attends a business meeting about buildings and health care. His schedule also takes him to a school that teaches job skills, which belongs to a program Finland pays for. Stubb visits Kawangware to see a digital project funded through EU money.
He meets UN leaders based in Nairobi during his stay. They talk about future UN plans and support systems. Two Finnish lawmakers join the trip along with businesspeople from Finland. MP Saara-Sofia Sirén heads the Kenya Friendship Group. MP Inka Hopsu serves as vice chair for global issues in Finland's Parliament.
Both leaders will discuss world problems affecting Africa and Europe. After the meeting, Stubb will place a wreath at Uhuru Gardens. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto host the Finnish couple for dinner that night. Stubb plans to meet local groups and experts about area growth. He will speak at the University of Nairobi about world politics.
The Finnish president gives another speech at an EU-Kenya Business Forum. He also attends a business meeting about buildings and health care. His schedule also takes him to a school that teaches job skills, which belongs to a program Finland pays for. Stubb visits Kawangware to see a digital project funded through EU money.
He meets UN leaders based in Nairobi during his stay. They talk about future UN plans and support systems. Two Finnish lawmakers join the trip along with businesspeople from Finland. MP Saara-Sofia Sirén heads the Kenya Friendship Group. MP Inka Hopsu serves as vice chair for global issues in Finland's Parliament.
