Africa-Press – Kenya. Bureau of African Affairs has welcomed former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s appointment as a peace envoy.
The bureau said his contributions will be of great importance especially now that things are not going well.
“We welcome the appointment of Uhuru Kenyatta as peace envoy for the conflict in Northern Ethiopia and in Eastern DRC. A critical time for both conflicts – his work will be crucial,” they tweeted.
President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that Uhuru will continue chairing the region’s peace initiatives.
Speaking during his maiden address as head of state at Kasarani, Ruto said Uhuru had agreed to continue the missions in his retirement.
He noted that the former President had done well in ensuring there was peace within the region.
“On peace initiative in our region, in Ethiopia and the Great Lakes region, I have asked my elder brother President Uhuru Kenyatta who has done commendable engagement with those regions and he has graciously agreed to continue chairing those discussions on behalf of the Government of Kenya,” Ruto said.
For More News And Analysis About Kenya Follow Africa-Press
