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Ruto seeks to enhance cooperation with Japan in education, manufacturing, sports

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive in Yokohama, Japan, for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, on August 20, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto used the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) to advocate for enhanced cooperation with Japan in areas such as education, manufacturing, sports, and technology to strengthen economic resilience.

TICAD-9, with the theme “Co-creating Innovative Solutions With Africa People-to-;People Partnership for Shared Prosperity,” is the largest Africa-focused business expo and diplomatic platform in Japan.

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