President William Ruto recently arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following his official visit to Juba, South Sudan. This marked an important part of his ongoing international engagements.
The Kenyan leader had left Juba after a brief official stay, where he focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and South Sudan, particularly through the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) project, a vital infrastructure initiative that interconnects several East African nations.
Upon arriving in Addis Ababa, President Ruto is set to attend the 37th African Union Summit, where education inequalities and climate change will be at the forefront of discussions.
As chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, Ruto will report on Africa’s progress in tackling the climate crisis, including the landmark Nairobi Declaration from the Africa Climate Summit
His visit also aims to further Kenya’s role in addressing both regional and continental challenges, with a focus on Africa’s human capital and climate resilience.
While in Ethiopia, Ruto will also participate in mini-summits with other regional leaders, addressing key issues such as the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and broader East African concerns.
This follows a series of international travels, including recent visits to Japan and Dubai, reinforcing Kenya’s global diplomatic and economic outreach.