President William Ruto is set to travel to Arusha, Tanzania, Friday to attend the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Heads of State.
The summit will bring together regional leaders to address key challenges facing the East African Community (EAC) and discuss strategies to accelerate economic integration, strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change and address insecurity.
President Ruto will advocate for the removal of trade barriers, the boosting of cross-border commerce and the enhancement of partnerships in energy, agriculture and digital innovation to create jobs and improve livelihoods.
Leaders will also discuss measure s to promote peace and security, including combating transnational crime, managing borders and resolving conflicts.
Key initiatives, such as the South Sudanese Tumaini Initiative and the EAC-led Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo will feature prominently in the discussions.
On Friday afternoon, President Ruto will participate in an interactive session celebrating the EAC’s 25th anniversary and its milestones in the journey towards political federation.
The President will also hold bilateral talks with regional leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
