… In Finland, consistently ranked among the world’s freest countries for the press in the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, President Alexander Stubb recently hit out at the media for scrutinising his son’s internship at the Finnish Institute of International …
Finland's parliament backs lifting ban on nuclear weapons By AFP June 18, 2026 05:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Finland President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, during an interview with Citizen TV’s The …
… Earlier, Presidents Ruto and Alexander Stubb of Finland attended the Kenya-Finland Business Forum at Nokia’s global headquarters, where they called for closer cooperation between technology companies from the two countries. …
… no such thing as a crisis because the President is out of the country,” he said. “Budget is a preserve and an activity of the National Assembly exclusively.” President Ruto was in Finland on a State Visit, where he is holding bilateral talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb …
… Speaking during the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, hosted by President Alexander Stubb, Ruto argued that the current international system must evolve to reflect fairness, inclusivity and shared responsibility, cautioning that fragmented responses to global challenges would only wor …
Kenya, Finland sign 3 MoUs on Education, Climate Action and Digital Innovation By PCS June 10, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with President Alexander Stubb of Finland at …
… The agreements covering education, technology, and climate action were signed at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, with President Ruto witnessing the ceremony alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb. …
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's recent clash with Standard Media Group over editorial criticism demonstrates healthy democratic tension, not dysfunction. The author contends that media freedom requires inevitable friction between press and state power, and cites international examples including Finland to support the case that such confrontations are hallmarks of robust democracies.
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's recent clash with Standard Media Group over editorial criticism demonstrates healthy democratic tension, not dysfunction. The author contends that media freedom requires inevitable friction between press and state power, and cites international examples including Finland to support the case that such confrontations are hallmarks of robust democracies.
Finland's parliament voted 125–61 to lift a total ban on nuclear weapons, allowing them to be brought, transported, supplied, or possessed where Finland's military defence requires it, aligning the country with NATO's deterrence policy after joining the alliance in 2023. The decision repeals restrictions from the Nuclear Energy Act dating to the 1980s and requires presidential approval.
President William Ruto concluded visits to Finland, Belgium, and Norway by calling on Kenyans in the Nordic region to support and invest in domestic government initiatives, highlighting progress in affordable housing, student hostels, and modern markets. He outlined outcomes from the visits aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, including fast-tracking a Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and expanding Kenya's maritime industry.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism of President William Ruto's absence during the 2026/27 Budget Statement presentation, ruling that there is no constitutional, legal or procedural requirement for the President to attend Parliament when the Treasury Cabinet Secretary presents the budget. Wetang'ula stated the budget-making process is Parliament's preserve and is distinct from occasions when the President addresses a joint sitting of the House.
President William Ruto's plan to reduce Kenya's reliance on debt-funded mega projects is facing fiscal challenges marked by persistent revenue shortfalls, a widening budget deficit, and mounting pressure on public finances.
President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms in global governance systems, warning that the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement and shifting centres of power. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Ruto stressed that Kenya and Africa are active participants shaping emerging systems of cooperation rather than passive observers.
President William Ruto's plan to reduce Kenya's reliance on debt-funded mega projects is facing challenges from persistent revenue shortfalls, a widening budget deficit, and mounting pressure on public finances.
Kenya and Finland have signed memoranda of understanding on education (covering technical and vocational training, teacher development, and competency-based learning), digital innovation (digitisation of public services and digital transformation), and climate action (climate change resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth). President William Ruto witnessed the ceremony with President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
Kenya and Finland signed three memoranda of understanding on education, digitalisation, and environmental cooperation during President Ruto's state visit to Helsinki. The agreements aim to expand collaboration in technical and vocational training, digital public services, and climate resilience.
President William Ruto oversaw the signing of three major cooperation agreements with Finland during a State Visit to Helsinki, covering education, technology, and climate action. The agreements are expected to deepen bilateral relations through practical collaboration in TVET, digital transformation, and climate initiatives.
President Ruto has secured employment for 1,000 Kenyan seafarers with Norwegian ship management firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management, with 120 Kenyans to be hired by the end of this year as part of strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Norway.
President William Ruto has begun an official tour of Belgium, Norway and Finland aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral partnerships. He will engage with EU leaders on the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and meet with business leaders on partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and value addition.
President William Ruto departed Kenya for official visits to Belgium and Norway, and a state visit to Finland, aiming to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products, and strengthen economic partnerships. He will engage business leaders and government officials on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
President William Ruto departed for official visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to attract investment and expand export markets in agriculture, clean energy, and technology. The trip draws renewed attention to his foreign travel record—62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office—a factor cited in last year's youth protests.
President William Ruto will visit Finland from June 10 for a two-day state visit hosted by President Alexander Stubb, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries. The visit will include official discussions at the Presidential Palace on topics including the UN system, mediation, regional issues, and trade promotion, along with a joint press conference and ceremonies in Helsinki.