[PHOTOS] Ruto meets Ford Foundation president Darren Walker

President Ruto said the country appreciates the Ford Foundation’s commitment to safeguarding democracy.

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  • He appreciated the foundation for supporting Kenya's calls for reforms in the global economic institutions, climate action and modern technology regulation.
by BRIAN ORUTA Digital Journalist
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24 September 2024 - 14:50
President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
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President William Ruto on Tuesday held a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York.

President Ruto said the country appreciates the Ford Foundation’s commitment to safeguarding democracy.

President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
Image: PCS

He appreciated the foundation for supporting Kenya's calls for reforms in the global economic institutions, climate action and modern technology regulation.

Ruto is currently in New York for the 79th session of the UNGA.

President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
Image: PCS

Ruto was accompanied by among others, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

Walker was also accompanied by a delegation from his office.

President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
President William Ruto during a meeting with the President of Ford Foundation Darren Walker in New York, on September 24, 2024.
Image: PCS

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