French President Emmanuel Macron Begins Two-Day Visit to Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday begun his two-day official visit to Kenya.

President Macron landed in Nairobi on Wednesday afternoon and proceeded to State House, where he was honored with a 21 gun-salute.

Macron also inspected a guard of honor mounted by Kenya Army ahead of bilateral talks with President Kenyatta.

The two were also set to discuss the proposed development of a commuter rail service between the Nairobi CBD and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Macron and Kenyatta were later expected to visit Nairobi Central Railway Station.

“I am delighted to host my friend H.E. President Emmanuel Macron of France at State House, Nairobi in his historic visit to Kenya. Kenya and France enjoy a cordial relationship that has helped spur growth in different areas for the benefit of our people,” said President Kenyatta in a tweet.

Macron arrived in Kenya after State visits in Djibouti and Ethiopia, where he held talks with President Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti) and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia).