Kenya Set to Host Africa Forward Summit 2026 as Ruto and Macron Co-Chair High-Level Talks

By Ruth sang

Kenya is preparing to host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11–12, 2026, in partnership with France, in what is expected to be a major diplomatic and economic gathering.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the country is ready to welcome global leaders and investors for the summit, which will be co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The event is expected to bring together more than 30 heads of state and over 1,500 business leaders, investors, and innovators from across Africa and France to strengthen investment ties and global partnerships.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing’oei said the summit will begin with a business forum themed “Inspire and Connect,” featuring business-to-business matchmaking, workshops, and sector-focused discussions.

The Heads of State Summit will take place on May 12 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), where leaders will engage in plenary sessions and roundtable discussions expected to culminate in the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration.

Officials said deliberations will focus on key priority areas including energy transition, green industrialisation, reform of the global financial system, the blue economy, sustainable agriculture, artificial intelligence, resilient health systems, and peace and security.

Sing’oei noted that the Nairobi Declaration will outline Africa’s shared priorities and contribute to broader global discussions, including the upcoming G7 Summit in Évian, France.

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