Kenyatta to lead 10 heads of State in conferenceNational Youth Service recruits take a photo with President Uhuru Kenyatta during the National Youth Service (NYS) Pass-Out Parade in Gilgil on December 6, 2019. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]A Transformed ACP: Committed to MultilateralismAt least 10 heads of State and governments will this morning begin a two-day conference of the 9th African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP).Among those expected to attend are heads of State of the 79 ACP, the non-ACP heads of State, government ministers from the member States, European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), International Organisations, private sector, corporate executives and philanthropists. President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to open the conference themed, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Uhuru will take charge of the leadership of ACP thus the host country takes over the presidency for three years. SEE ALSO :Sports as an instrument in ending Gender-based violenceThe heads of State and governments summit follows ministerial sessions from the ACP member states which started from December 6 and ended yesterday at the same venue.

Source: Standard Digital December 09, 2019 02:03 UTC