President William Ruto has been elected the chair of East African Community (EAC), taking over from his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir.
Ruto will hold the position for the next one year. He was appointed to the seat during the 24th Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania.
The 24th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State brings together the region’s leaders to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of East Africa.
The high-profile gathering, held under the overarching theme of the EAC’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, serves as a platform to assess the achievements of the past 25 years while charting the way forward for deeper integration.
Key agenda items include strengthening the region’s economic resilience, advancing peace and security, and promoting initiatives that foster intra-regional trade and development.
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