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
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
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.