By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorKenya's President William Ruto has defended his attendance at this week's Italy-Africa summit, months after he heavily criticised the habit of summoning African leaders to foreign capitals. Read: Why Ruto is playing West, Russia ping-pong“But those of us present at this conference, representing our colleagues, find it different and inspiring due to the pragmatic approach you have taken, Madam Prime Minister.”Ruto joined several other African leaders gathered for Italy's Africa Summit. AdvertisementAs far back as April last year, Ruto said he hated being herded into halls or buses like schoolchildren. “It is not intelligent for 54 African Presidents to go and sit before one president from another country for a summit. “I firmly believe that no African country can be asked to halt the exploration of its natural resources, including fossil fuels," Ruto said.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2024 16:52 UTC