AU appoints President Ruto champion for institutional reform

President William Ruto has been designated the African Union Champion for Institutional Reform.

A statement issued by State House on Saturday indicated that the Assembly of the African Union heads of State and Government has bestowed on President Ruto the responsibility of providing political leadership and vision and completing the Comprehensive Institutional Reform Initiative that started in 2016.

His new role involves reforming the structure, functioning and focus of the African Union Commission, AU Organs and Specialised Agencies so that they become more effective and efficient in managing the programmes of the African Union.