Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has been named a board member of Tana Forum, a platform to engage and explore local-led security solutions.
In a statement from the organisation, Uhuru joined the organisation early this year. However, he was named a board member on September 16, 2024.
"The Tana Forum Secretariat is honoured to welcome Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya, as the newest member of our distinguished Tana Board, who officially joined in March 2024. With his vast knowledge and expertise, Kenyatta is set to greatly strengthen our collective efforts in advancing the Forum’s mission and vision," Tana Forum said.
Uhuru will also serve on the board alongside Patrick Lumumba, a Kenyan lawyer and activist.
Tana Forum termed Uhuru's entry as significant owing to his experience in leading peace talks in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other parts of the country.
"We look forward to the impactful contributions he will bring to our organisation."
Uhuru will serve alongside prominent leaders such as the former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani, who is the chairperson.
Others on the board are Joyce Banda (former President of Malawi), Lassina Zerbo (former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso), and Catherine Samba-Panza (former President of the Central African Republic).
"The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions," the forum explained its mandate.
"The Tana Forum promotes African-led solutions by holding discussions on the strategic and pro-active management of African peace and security issues driven by the interest to contribute to stronger ownership of these issues."
