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Jonas Gahr Støre

Also known as: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre · Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre · Prime Minister Støre · Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

2026-06-072026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who also took part in the talks, stressed that Europe “needs to be at the table” during any discussions about how to end the Russia-Ukraine war. …

    US envoy to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing ‘works now’
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation By AFP September 09, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre pays his respects near the coffin …

    Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    … Among those participating were International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright. …

    Ruto Pushes Africa to Accelerate Clean Cooking Transition as One Billion Still Depend on Polluting Fuels
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The forum was also addressed by International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. …

    Kenya needs Ksh.133 billion to achieve universal clean cooking - Ruto
  8. The Standard

    … The event, which was originally planned as the Second Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi, brought together global leaders and energy experts, including International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and United States Secret …

    Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh.133 B plan
  9. The Standard

    … The event, which was originally planned as the Second Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi, brought together global leaders and energy experts, including International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and United States Secret …

    Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh133 billion plan
  10. June 2026
  11. Capital News

    … The President concluded his engagements with a working dinner hosted by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

    President Ruto Urges Norwegian Investors to Use Kenya as Gateway to Africa
  12. President Ruto travels to Belgium, Norway and Finland for investment talks

    1. Capital News

      … During his visit to Norway, President Ruto will hold consultations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and attend the Kenya-Norway Business Forum, where discussions will centre on renewable energy, electric mobility, the blue economy and climate-smart agriculture. …

      President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused on Trade, Investment and Export Growth
    2. Citizen Digital

      … In Norway, President Ruto will hold consultations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and an audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. …

      President Ruto heads to Europe for trade and bilateral talks
  13. The Standard

    … 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 record
World & Region

US envoy heads to Putin talks after Ukraine peace proposal meeting

The News

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".

21 October 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. US envoy heads to Putin talks after Ukraine peace proposal meeting

    US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Norway holds state funeral for King Harald V

    Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

  1. Ruto urges Africa to speed clean cooking transition

    President William Ruto has called for urgent investments and stronger international partnerships to accelerate access to clean cooking solutions across Africa, noting that nearly one billion Africans continue to rely on firewood, charcoal and other polluting fuels. He warned that with less than five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the continent cannot afford delays in expanding access to cleaner energy alternatives.

    10 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Kenya needs Ksh.133 billion for universal clean cooking access

    President William Ruto called for accelerated investment and partnerships to ensure universal access to clean cooking across Africa, noting that nearly one billion Africans still rely on traditional fuels that threaten public health, education, and the environment.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya seeks Sh.133 billion for universal clean cooking access

    President William Ruto called for stronger partnerships and increased investment to provide all households and institutions with clean cooking solutions, citing nearly one billion Africans who rely on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal, which cause harmful indoor air pollution and environmental degradation.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya seeks Sh133 billion for universal clean cooking access

    President William Ruto has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment to ensure every household and institution in Kenya has access to clean cooking solutions, noting that the country requires approximately Sh133 billion to achieve universal access. Ruto highlighted that nearly one billion Africans continue to rely on traditional fuels such as firewood and charcoal for cooking, which exposes families to harmful indoor air pollution and contributes to environmental degradation and climate change.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ruto pitches Kenya to Norwegian investors as African gateway

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ruto departs for Europe tour on trade and investment

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 7 June

  1. President Ruto travels to Belgium, Norway and Finland for investment talks

    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 →

  2. Ruto departs for Europe as foreign travel record scrutinized

    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 →

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