President William Ruto meets President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on April 20, 2026 / PCS

President William Ruto on Monday held talks with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy in Rome.

Ruto began his official visit to Italy with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the fallen soldiers at Piazza Venezia in Rome.

President William Ruto and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella in Italy on April 20, 2026 / PCS
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The ceremony, held at the historic Altare della Patria monument, is a symbolic tribute to fallen soldiers who died in war.

Ruto’s visit marks the start of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and Italy.

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He is expected to attend the Kenya–Italy Business Forum.

President William Ruto and President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on April 20, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto meets President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on April 20, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto hold talks with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on April 20, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto's reception in Italy as he begins his official visit / PCS