President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday met British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London in a meeting that saw the two leaders discuss a range of issues meant to solidify the relationship between the two nations.
"President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson focused on scaling up the robust ties between Kenya and the UK. @BorisJohnson @10DowningStreet," State House tweeted.
Some of the issues the two leaders address during their meeting include security where the UK promised to support the Kenyan military training. Boris also said that he will work with Kenya in the war against terror amid threats from the Al Shabaab militia.
"At the meeting held at the PM's office @10DowningStreet in London, President Uhuru and PM @BorisJohnson discussed a wide range of areas of mutual interest between the two countries including Kenya-UK trade in the post-Brexit era, cooperation in military training and security," added Uhuru's team.
On the issue of trade, the UK said that Kenya remains one of the leading partners in Africa. Boris said that the government of Kenya has in the past proved that is it committed to fighting for the welfare of investors in different sectors.
"On trade, PM @BorisJohnson said the UK recognizes Kenya as a key partner in Africa. He pointed out that trade between the two countries has grown over the years but there was still room for expansion, citing the growing demand for Kenyan products such as tea," State House added.
President Uhuru is in London to attend the UK-Africa Summit.