Editor's Review

This is President Ruto’s first foreign visit in 2024.

President William Ruto is set to jet out of the country to attend two crucial meetings in Kampala, Uganda.

State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed in a statement on Thursday, January 18 said President Ruto is set to attend the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting.

“The President will attend an Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting on regional cooperation and development in line with Kenya's commitment to stability and progress in the Eastern African region,” read the statement in part.

On Friday, President Ruto will the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). According to the State House Spokesperson, the summit will address crucial global issues, including multilateralism, international peace, and post-COVID-19 recovery strategies.

File image of President William Ruto. 

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“At the summit, whose theme is 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence', President Ruto will contribute to discussions on key priorities such as reform of the United Nations, peace and security, Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and the reform of the international financial system,” Hussein stated.

The Head of State will also hold bilateral meetings with various Heads of State and leaders aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and underscoring Kenya's role in regional and global affairs.

This is President Ruto’s first foreign visit in 2024. His last foreign visit was on December 6, 2023, when he visited India.