President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto used a State Visit to Pretoria this week to reaffirm plans to deepen trade, tourism, investment and regional cooperation between South Africa and Kenya. During the visit, the two leaders signed six new agreements and highlighted growing collaboration in sectors ranging from tourism and transport to energy and digital innovation. The discussions matter for Gauteng because the province is South Africa’s economic hub and stands to benefit from increased trade, business partnerships, investment opportunities and tourism growth arising from closer ties between the two African economies.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 4 June 2026, with discussions expected to focus on trade, investment, economic cooperation and regional development. The visit includes official talks at the Union Buildings in Tshwane and a South Africa-Kenya Business Forum at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The engagements matter for Gauteng because the province remains South Africa’s economic hub and is likely to play a central role in future trade and investment opportunities arising from stronger bilateral relations between the two countries.