President Ruto Heads To Rome Italy-Africa Summit
On Sunday, January 28, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed declared that President William Ruto was embarking on a journey to Rome, Italy.
As per an official statement from the State House, the President is set to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit alongside 20 other African Heads of State.
President William Ruto previously stated that he intended to explore funding opportunities for dam projects that have come to a halt in the country while on the sidelines of the summit.
“The summit, whose theme is “A Bridge for Common Growth,” will bring together 20 African Heads of State and Government to discuss crucial areas of collaboration,” the statement read in part.
Topics for collaboration that will be addressed encompass food security, culture, education, vocational training, and energy security.
African Heads of State will seek assistance from Italy in various areas, including economic and infrastructure advancement, along with efforts to address challenges such as human trafficking and terrorism.
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Hussein Mohammed commented that due to Ruto’s role as the Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), the President is expected to speak about energy security at the summit.
Independently, Ruto will engage in talks with Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella regarding shared areas of collaboration between their respective countries.
“The leaders will review agreements reached during President Mattarella’s State Visit to Kenya last year and in subsequent meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,” the agenda of the meeting was revealed.
Italy and Kenya have collaborated on various initiatives spanning diverse sectors, such as environmental preservation and the enhancement of resilience to climate change.
Italy has been providing financial assistance to Kenya for the development of the Aror and Kimwarer dams, as well as backing various education, health, energy, and cultural projects.
Ruto plans to utilize his time in Europe to interact with officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The primary backers of Ruto’s development initiatives have been these two organizations.
President Ruto Heads To Rome Italy-Africa Summit
