- 10,925 viewsDuration: 3:49President William Ruto and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have signed 11 memoranda of understanding aimed at advancing Kenya’s development agenda. Speaking at State House Nairobi, President William Ruto said a majority of the deals are intended to support his vision of transforming Kenya into a first world country. Correspondent Emmanuel reports that President Ruto maintains Kenya is neither looking east nor west in its partnership with France ahead of the Africa forward summit.