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King Charles III pledged to continue fostering relations in Kenya to deepen the country's prosperity, peace, and democracy and even tackle climate change.

King Charles III has sent a special message to President William Ruto for Jamhuri Day Celebrations on Tuesday, December 12.

In a statement shared by the British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan, the King lauded the country for significant steps to hit 60 years since the country gained independence.

"Dear Mr President, I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, and the people of the Republic of Kenya on Jamhuri Day, which is particularly significant this year as you mark sixty years since Independence," King Charles III message read in part.

"I look forward to the continuing warm friendship and the strong and close partnership between our two countries, including as members of the Commonwealth, in this special year of the tenth anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter," he added.

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King Charles III with President William Ruto at State House Nairobi during his State Visit in November 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY

King Charles III pledged to continue fostering relations in Kenya to deepen the country's prosperity, peace, and democracy and even tackle climate change.

"As we face these challenging times, our work together for prosperity, peace and democracy, and above all to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, is all the more important. As you, and Kenyans everywhere, celebrate today, my wife joins me in sending you our warmest good wishes for the year ahead," the King stated.

This year's celebrations are being held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi led by President Ruto. Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is among the chief guests.

Jamhuri Day is marked to celebrate when Kenya became an independent country on 12 December 1963.

The King also used the opportunity to thank President Ruto for the warm reception he received during his visit to the country. He reiterated that the visit demonstrated the vital importance of the UK-Kenya partnership.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a four-day trip to Kenya in November. That marked his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as king.

While in the country, the King visited various places in Nairobi before heading to Mombasa where he ended his four-day trip to Kenya.