Ruto drives self in an electric car to KICC for the youth climate assembly
President William Ruto on Sunday drove himself in an electric car to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
KICC will be the venue for the Africa Climate Summit which will be held from Monday, September 4 to 6.
In a video posted online, the President is seen driving a yellow car from State House to KICC.
He was accompanied by an all-electric motorcade comprising one motorbike outrider, two cars, and two electric bicycles.
The President visited the KICC to attend the Africa Youth Climate Assembly, a precursor to the African Climate Summit which will start on Monday.
The African Climate Summit will run parallel with the Africa Climate Week which will run from September 4-8.
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Over 30,000 delegates are expected to attend the summit including over 25 heads of state and government.
President William Ruto makes his way to KICC in an electric car to attend the Africa Youth Climate Assembly on September 3, 2023
While opening the African Youth Climate Assembly on Saturday, Ruto called on the youth to unite and participate in the event.
He said witnessing brilliant young minds from across the continent showcase climate solutions gives him immense joy.
“Two months ago, under the Eiffel Tower, I called upon the youth of the world to join us in Nairobi to champion the global climate,” he said.
“I urge you, African youth, to take action. Let us initiate this transformative shift together.”
Ruto drives self in an electric car to KICC for the youth climate assembly
