By Jabali Media
President Wiliam Ruto on Monday afternoon departed for Accra, Ghana, marking his first trip out of the country in 2025.
Ruto will attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
The trip, according to a press release by Hussein Mohamed, State House Spokesman, follows a special invitation extended by Mahama during his visit to Kenya on December 29, 2024.
“While in Accra, President Ruto will hold talks with Heads of State and Government, including President-Elect Mahama, focusing on key areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including trade, energy, oil, textiles, agriculture and diplomatic relations,” said the former news anchor in the release.
“Kenya and Ghana share a long-standing, cordial relationship that dates back to the pre-independence era, with both countries drawing inspiration from each other's liberation movements during their respective struggles for liberation, guided by the spirit of Pan-Africanism.”
President Ruto, Mohamed added, will also use the visit to discuss reforms of the African Union that are aimed at improving institutional efficiency and strategic focus.
“Additionally, he will express gratitude for Ghana's support of Hon. Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position, while continuing to advocate for Hon. Odinga by highlighting his pan-African vision and proven leadership credentials,” he said.
Elections for the new AUC chairman will be held next month, with Odinga among the front-runners.