President William Ruto will leave the country today to attend the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania.
The summit will bring together regional leaders to address key challenges facing the East African Community (EAC).
During the summit, President Ruto will champion 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.
On Friday afternoon, Ruto will participate in an interactive session celebrating the EAC’s 25th anniversary and its milestones in the journey towards political federation.
The head of state will also hold bilateral talks with regional leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
Key initiatives expected to feature prominently in the discussions include 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.
