Kenya is set to finalize a high-level agreement with China for the construction of a modern, state-of-the-art Foreign Affairs complex in Nairobi, as part of President William Ruto’s official state visit to Beijing.
Sources familiar with the development say the agreement will be signed during Ruto’s five-day trip, which includes bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping.
Though the specific value of the project has not been disclosed, estimates suggest it will run into the multi-billion-dollar range, marking one of the most significant infrastructure partnerships between the two nations in recent years.
A Strategic Boost for Kenya’s Diplomacy
The planned facility aims to replace Kenya's current Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters on Harambee Avenue, which officials say has become inadequate for the ministry’s growing operations.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, currently in Beijing, confirmed that a feasibility study is underway and that conversations about the site and project scope are ongoing.
“This is a conversation we will have before the groundbreaking. At this point, the project is undergoing a feasibility study,” he said in an interview with Chinese media.
Ruto's China Visit Focused on Deepening Bilateral Ties
President Ruto departed for China on Monday, April 21, in a visit expected to yield multiple high-level cooperation deals, especially in infrastructure, trade, and investment.
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that the President will also preside over the Kenya-China Business Forum, a gathering that brings together over 100 companies from both countries to explore new avenues in digital innovation, industrial growth, and trade.
“The visit is aimed at advancing shared priorities in economic transformation, sustainable development, and global cooperation,” Hussein noted.
This deal signals a deepening of Kenya-China relations and reflects China’s continued role in shaping major infrastructural and diplomatic developments across Africa.