[PHOTOS] Ruto meets AU development delegation

In Summary

• Ruto said it is the youth that have the have requisite drive, energy and skills.

• "These are Africa's greatest resource; we must be particular about their education and training," he said.

by LINDWE DANFLOW

19 January 2023 - 14:42

Africa Union Development Agency CEO Nardos Thomas with President William Ruto and other officials at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

VISION 2063: Africa Union Development Agency CEO Nardos Thomas with President William Ruto and other officials at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
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President William Ruto has said Africa ought to take charge of its development.

He said the continent’s leadership must find ways of implementing Vision 2063 and fund it as much as possible.

Ruto spoke during talks with the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) CEO Nardos Thomas at State House on Thursday.

The Head of State said for Africa to make the necessary transformational strides, the youth must be fully involved.

Africa Union Development Agency CEO Nardos Thomas with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, January 2023.

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT: Africa Union Development Agency CEO Nardos Thomas with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, January 2023.
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Ruto said it is the youth that have the have requisite drive, energy and skills.

"These are Africa's greatest resource; we must be particular about their education and training," he said.

The President further expressed Kenya's support for the agency.

He said AUDA, under the new Partnership for African Development, should work with other formations for faster implementation of the continent's Vision 2063.