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Ruto, Ramaphosa Sign Six MoUs, Boost Trade, AFCON Hosting

6/5/2026

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President William Ruto and President Cyril Ramaphosa signed six MoUs on June 4, 2026 covering trade, maritime, gender equality, vocational training, culture and sport, with the sport pact backing Kenya’s co-hosting of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Trade rose from $590 million in 2024 to $650 million in 2025 while leaders ordered removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Travel introduced in 2023 increased Kenyan visits to South Africa 18.7 percent to 58,376 in 2025.

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President William Ruto and President Cyril Ramaphosa signed six MoUs on June 4, 2026 covering trade, maritime, gender equality, vocational training, culture and sport, with the sport pact backing Kenya’s co-hosting of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Trade rose from $590 million in 2024 to $650 million in 2025 while leaders ordered removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Travel introduced in 2023 increased Kenyan visits to South Africa 18.7 percent to 58,376 in 2025.