H.E. President William Ruto held bilateral talks with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE in Abu Dhabi on 22nd April 2026. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in investment, renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure under the UAE–Kenya Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing CEPA to unlock new economic and development opportunities.

The leaders also reviewed regional developments and their implications for global security and stability. President Ruto reiterated Kenya’s condemnation of attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law and supporting regional and global peace and security.