President Alexander Stubb started his state visit to Kenya on Monday, marking the first-ever visit to the country by a Finnish head of state. From Kenya, Stubb will continue to neighbouring Tanzania.
The visits commemorate the 60th anniversary of Finland's diplomatic relations with both countries.
Since taking office last year, Stubb has emphasised the importance of the global south.
The Finnish president reached East Africa at a politically charged time.
In Kenya, public dissatisfaction with the country's President William Ruto and ruling establishment is high, driven in part by soaring living costs.
One major talking point in Kenya in recent weeks has been a BBC investigation and documentary titled Blood Parliament, which delves into the shooting of protesters during last summer's demonstrations.
There's also turbulence across the border in Tanzania, which is set to stage parliamentary and presidential elections in October. In the lead up to the polls, human rights organisations have expressed concern over the treatment of the opposition.
Stubb is expected to address shifts in the international order during his geopolitics lecture at the University of Nairobi.
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