President William Ruto tasks Uhuru Kenyatta to lead regional peace efforts

President William Ruto is handed the instruments of power by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta after he took the oath of office in Nairobi on September 13, 2022.  PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG

Kenya’s new President, William Ruto, has tasked his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to lead peace initiatives in the region as he renewed his commitment to scale up the country’s contribution to regional efforts.

In his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office on Tuesday, President Ruto said his government would be keen on advancing regional integration, trade and peace, continuing on the precedent of his predecessors.