Kenya and Lesotho Strengthen Bilateral Ties Following High-Level Talks
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto hosted King Letsie III of Lesotho at State House Nairobi, where the two leaders reaffirmed the strong and cordial relations between their nations and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
During their discussions, President Ruto and King Letsie III directed their respective Foreign Ministers to convene the Joint Commission on Cooperation, a move aimed at identifying new areas of collaboration to strengthen ties between Kenya and Lesotho.
Held talks with King Letsie III of Lesotho, State House Nairobi.
We affirmed the strong and cordial relations between our two nations, and deliberated on ways of enhancing them.
Consequently, we directed our Foreign ministers to convene the Joint Commission on Cooperation to… pic.twitter.com/Ky4QsXnFHv
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 19, 2025
One of the key topics addressed in the meeting was the impact of school feeding programmes in both countries. The leaders expressed satisfaction with the role these initiatives have played in boosting school attendance, improving learning outcomes, and enhancing students’ health and nutrition.
President Ruto’s meeting with King Letsie III underscores Kenya’s ongoing commitment to deepening diplomatic engagement with African nations and fostering partnerships that advance mutual development goals.
