# Visit of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Kenya
**President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto**, received **H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan**, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, during his working visit to Nairobi.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed greetings from:
– **President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan**
– **Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum**
– **Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan**
He extended best wishes for the ongoing progress and prosperity of the Republic of Kenya. In response, President Ruto wished the UAE continued prosperity and well-being.
## Discussions and Cooperation
The two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in:
– **Economic**
– **Trade**
– **Investment**
– **Tourism**
– **Energy**
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the longstanding historical relations between the UAE and Kenya, stating, “The visit reflects a commitment to establishing prosperous and evolving relations with Kenya.” He thanked President Ruto for the warm welcome and acknowledged Kenya’s developmental achievements.
## Signing of Memoranda and Agreements
During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah and President Ruto witnessed the signing of **seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs)** and cooperation agreements, including:
1. **MoU on Military Cooperation**
– **Signed by:** Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and Roselinda Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Defence.
2. **MoU on Transport Cooperation**
– **Signed by:** Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport.
3. **Bilateral Framework Agreement on Economic Development**
– **Signed by:** H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and CPA John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning.
4. **Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters**
– **Signed by:** Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and Humphrey Wattanga, Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority.
5. **MoU between the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry**
– **Signed by:** Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Dr. Erick Ruto, Kenyan Chamber President.
6. **MoU on Energy Cooperation**
– **Signed by:** Dr. Salem Ibrahim Al Naqbi, UAE Ambassador to Kenya, and Alex Kamau Wachira, Principal Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.
7. **MoU between Etihad Rail and Kenya Railways**
– **Signed by:** Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Philip J. Mainga, Managing Director, Kenya Railways.
