The European Union is Kenya's largest single export destination and a strategic bilateral partner. Our decades-long relations have been boosted by the signing of the European Partnership Agreement (EPA) in July 2024. The EPA provides Kenyan goods, including cut flowers, tea, coffee, and horticulture, duty-free free and quota-free access to the EU market. On its part, the European Union exports to Kenya machinery, chemical and mineral products. Since the signing of EPA, our trade has increased by 20 per cent, bringing annual trade to $3.8 billion (KSh494 billion). Our comprehensive relationship also spans digital innovation, climate resilience and regional security. Bid farewell to European Union Ambassador Henriette Geiger at State House Nairobi. During the time the envoy represented the EU in our country, our ties have significantly strengthened.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)