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Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

President William Ruto and Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich during church service on January 14,2024. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

President William Ruto departed for Rome, Italy, on Sunday to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit, marking his 48th foreign trip since assuming office as President. The trip was announced in a statement by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed.

Ruto, in his capacity as the Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, will be attending the summit, where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address. The event, themed "A Bridge for Common Growth," will bring together 20 heads of state to discuss crucial collaborative areas, including food security, culture, education, vocational training, energy security, economic and infrastructure development, and combating human trafficking and terrorism.

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