President Ruto to leave the country for EAC Summit in Arusha

President William Ruto is expected to travel to Arusha, Tanzania later today  to attend the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Heads of State.

The summit will bring together regional leaders to address key challenges facing the East African Community (EAC) and discuss strategies to accelerate economic integration, strengthen the region's resilience to climate change, and address insecurity.

In a statement on Thursday, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, noted that President Ruto will advocate for the removal of trade barriers, the boosting of cross-border commerce, and the enhancement of partnerships in energy, agriculture, and digital innovation to create jobs and improve livelihoods.

"Leaders will also discuss measures to promote peace and security, including combating transnational crime, managing borders, and resolving conflicts," said Mohamed.

"Key initiatives, such as the South Sudanese Tumaini Initiative and the EAC-led Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, will feature prominently in the discussions."

Ruto will participate in an interactive session celebrating the EAC's 25th anniversary and its milestones in the journey towards political federation.

He will similarly hold bilateral talks with regional leaders on the sidelines of the summit.