Ruto leaves country for energy summit in Tanzania

President William Ruto departed the country on Tuesday morning to attend the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The President was seen off by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and the Vice Chief of Defence Forces, Lt General John Omenda.

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo was also present.

“Seeing off President William Samoei Ruto as he departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to attend the (Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit),” Kindiki said on X.

The summit will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Discussions during the summit will be focused on accelerating energy access across the African continent.

It is hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the African Union, the African Development Bank Group, and the World Bank Group.

It allows governments, private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society to advance the ambitious goal of providing electricity access to 300 million people by 2030 – known as Mission 300.

This target was announced by the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group in April 2024.  

The Summit will highlight the urgent need for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to drive economic growth and unlock development across the continent.

Several countries are expected to unveil National Energy Compacts, outlining ambitious targets and key reforms tailored to their unique contexts.