Ruto urges collaboration to fix Africa's insecurity challenges

President William Ruto is welcomed by General Charles Kahariri, the Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya, and General Michael Langley, the combatant commander of the United States Africa Command, along with other commanders, during the official opening of a three-day African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Nairobi on May 28, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]

President William Ruto has issued a strong call for African unity and partnerships to tackle the continent's escalating security challenges, emphasizing the critical need for "Africa-led solutions."

Speaking at the opening of the second African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD25) in Nairobi, Ruto declared that true security requires a continental ambition and collaborative execution.