Crown Prince Haakon — succeeded to Norway's throne upon his father King Harald V's death in August 2026.
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… The engagement is meant to unlock opportunities for Kenyan tea, coffee, cut flowers and horticulture exporters, State House said.In Norway, Ruto will meet Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Crown Prince Haakon, and participate in the Kenya-Norway Business Forum, which will explo …
Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel recordPresident William Ruto has mourned the death of Norway's King Harald V, who died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, 2026, at age 89. Ruto described the late monarch, who reigned since 1991, as an exceptional leader whose life was defined by duty, dignity, humility and devotion to his people.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has mourned the death of Norway's King Harald V, who died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, 2026, at age 89. Ruto described the late monarch, who reigned since 1991, as an exceptional leader whose life was defined by duty, dignity, humility and devotion to his people.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family following the death of King Harald V, describing him as an exceptional monarch whose 35-year reign was defined by duty, dignity and unwavering devotion to his people.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has paid tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died at age 89 after 35 years on the throne, describing him as an exceptional monarch defined by duty and public service. Ruto noted that Harald's death comes less than three months after his own official visit to Norway in June, the first by a Kenyan head of state.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday aged 89. He had been on the throne since 1991 and was hospitalised in August due to complications from haemolytic anaemia, but adamantly refused to abdicate throughout his reign.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald of Norway died aged 89 on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him on the throne.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald V, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has been hospitalized for haemolytic anaemia and is being treated with antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection. His health deteriorated over the weekend, according to a palace statement.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Helsinki for a two-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, trade, investment, technology partnerships, and cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development. During his preceding Norway visit, Ruto met with Norwegian officials and businesses to advance Kenya-Norway cooperation on shipping, blue economy, and sovereign wealth fund management, resulting in Norwegian firms' commitment to recruit 120 Kenyan seafarers by end-of-year and 1,000 more by 2030.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian investors at a business forum in Oslo that Kenya offers clean energy, regional connectivity, and a young workforce as an attractive investment hub for expanding across Africa. The two countries are deepening cooperation in electric mobility, the blue economy, and fisheries, with bilateral trade currently at $54 million in 2025 but targeted to reach $500 million.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →