President William Ruto has invited English football giants Arsenal to visit Kenya after the club’s Premier League triumph sparked widespread celebrations among supporters across the country.

The invitation comes weeks after Arsenal ended a long wait for the league title, prompting jubilant scenes in several Kenyan towns and cities as fans marked the historic achievement. Thousands of supporters took to the streets waving club flags, singing, and celebrating the success of the North London club.

Speaking during his visit to the G7 Summit, President Ruto acknowledged the immense popularity Arsenal enjoys in Kenya and said the passion displayed by local fans showed the strong bond between the club and its supporters in the country.

The Head of State expressed hope that Arsenal would consider visiting Kenya in the near future, noting that such a trip would give local football enthusiasts an opportunity to interact with some of the world’s biggest football stars.

Kenya is widely regarded as one of Arsenal’s strongest fan bases in Africa, with the club attracting millions of followers who closely follow its performances in the English Premier League. The team’s recent title victory was celebrated by fans from different parts of the country, highlighting the influence of international football on the local sporting landscape.

Should the visit materialize, it would mark a significant moment for Kenyan football supporters and further strengthen sporting ties between Kenya and one of Arsenal lifting the EPL Trophy.Will ArWiEngland’s most successful football clubs.

Football fans will now be waiting to see whether Arsenal responds positively to the President’s invitation and adds Kenya to its future international engagements.