[PHOTOS] DP Gachagua sees off Ruto to South Korea

Leaders led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday evening joined President William at the airport to see him off as he departed for the Republic of Korea to attend the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul.

In a tweet, Gachagua said that besides attending the Korea-Africa Summit, the President will hold bilateral engagements to further strengthen the diplomatic bond between Kenya and the Asian State for the benefit of the people of the two Nations.

Gachagua was accompanied by Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah

In a statement on Sunday evening, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said at the summit, that Africa and South Korea will discuss areas of mutual interest, including trade promotion, industrialisation, infrastructure development, and job creation.

During his visit, President Ruto will hold bilateral talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol to review the progress of the Sh132 billion Framework Arrangement partnership agreed upon during his last visit in November 2022.

This partnership focuses on key projects including water and irrigation, agriculture, infrastructure, and the creative economy.