President William Ruto on Monday decided to be his chauffeur as he anticipated the opening of Africa's first Climate Summit. A few minutes after 8 am, the President left the State House in an electric car and drove himself. Ruto is expected to officially open the Africa Climate Summit. The inaugural Africa Climate Summit, championed by Ruto aims to address the increasing exposure to climate change and its associated costs, both globally and particularly in Africa. The summit is expected to also look into ways of helping African countries vulnerable to adverse effects of climate change cope with the same.

Source: The Star September 04, 2023 12:34 UTC