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VIDEO: Gachagua takes charge ahead of ‘Maandamano Monday’ as Ruto leaves for Europe
President William Ruto left the country on Sunday 26th March 2023 for a four-day visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Belgium, respectively.
“President William Ruto is making a four-day visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Belgium, respectively,” State House Spokesman Hussein Muhamed said in a statement.
Hussein tweeted that the president’s trip will focus on ‘renewable energy, green industrialization, and trade.
Ruto will hold talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
While the President is away, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua takes charge as the country braces for another “Maandamano Monday,” during which Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance is expected to lead nationwide demos to protest the rising cost of living and call for “electoral justice” among other grievances.
Gachagua has on several ocassions declared that he does not condone the “destructive demonstrations” called by Opposition politician Raila Odinga and his political coalition, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya.
“Huyu mzee tutadeal naye once and for all. Aende akiendaga,” an agitated Gachagua said last week.
“We won’t allow destructiuon of property in the pretext of demonstrations,” Gachagua said.
While in Germany, Ruto will also give a keynote address at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, outlining the challenges of energy security amidst the worsening climate crisis and the push for investments in renewable energy, according to the State House Statement.
In Berlin, the President will meet President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany.
President Ruto will also deliver a keynote address at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, outlining the challenges of energy security amidst the worsening climate crisis and the push for investments in renewable energy, in Kenya and Africa.
Kenya will also explore partnership with Germany on the youth agenda, specifically in vocational education and training.
In Brussels, the President will meet Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium and discuss mutual areas of interest including, health, addressing Kenya’s food security and drought response, climate action, trade and investment.
Ruto will also engage with the leadership of the European Union, including, H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council and H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
According to State House, the meeting will reinforce Kenya’s commitment to the Kenya – EU Strategic Dialogue, to deepen the partnership between Kenya and the European Union, under the three key pillars of Peace, Security and Stability; Sustainable and Inclusive Development; and, Economy, Trade and Investment.
Ruto was seen off at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport by senior government officials.
Last week, Odinga announced that his supporters will demonstrate every Monday and Thursday until their grievances are met.
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