Posted on March, 1, 2021 at 01:05 pm
President Uhuru Kenyatta committed to ensure a more united and prosperous East African Community (EAC) as he took over the chairmanship of the regional bloc.
The President assured that he will spare no effort towards the realization of the shared aspirations that gave rebirth to the community 20 years ago.
“Thank you for showing confidence, faith and trust in me. I promise to do all I can to take our region to greater heights,” the President said on Saturday.
President Kenyatta spoke when he addressed the 21st Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State held virtually due to Covid-19 after taking over the chairmanship from Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame.
The President paid glowing tribute to the late former President Daniel Arap Moi and the late former President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, acknowledging the role they played together with President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda in the rebirth of EAC 20 years ago.
The Kenyan Head of State also took the opportunity to outline his vision for the region, saying he will focus on strengthening of partnerships to enhance intra-EAC connectivity and ensuring sustainable implementation of projects and programs in productive sectors.
Source:Citizen Digital