Ruto Leaves Country for Crucial Official Duties

President William Ruto has departed this afternoon for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, convened amid global uncertainty and economic shifts, where leaders will set continental priorities and advance Agenda 2063.

In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said President William Ruto will present a progress report on efforts to strengthen the African Union’s effectiveness, credibility, and financial sustainability in his role as AU Champion for Institutional Reform.

Ruto will also chair the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) and table its report, reinforcing Africa’s common position on climate action, adaptation, resilience, and climate finance.

“As AU Champion for Institutional Reform, President Ruto will present a progress report on strengthening the Union’s effectiveness, credibility, and financial sustainability. He will also chair the Committee of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) and table its report, reinforcing Africa’s common position on climate action, adaptation, resilience, and climate finance,” reads part of the statement.

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Ruto to Chair Inaugural AfCFTA

President William Ruto will chair the inaugural African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Committee meeting.

This highlights Kenya’s commitment to deeper regional integration and the expansion of intra-African trade.

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“The President will further chair the inaugural African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Committee meeting, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to deeper regional integration and expanded intra-African trade.”

On the margins of the Summit, President Ruto will hold bilateral engagements to advance partnerships in trade, investment, health, and security, and mobilise support for Kenya’s national transformation agenda, spanning infrastructure, agro-industrial development supported by expanded irrigation, and energy security.

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Kenyan President William Ruto speaking during a session on reforms ofr international financial institutions at the Africa-Caricom Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 7, 2025. PHOTO/PCS.