Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan, who served in the role for the past year. The decision was made during the 24th EAC Heads of State Summit held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 30, 2024. Initially, it was anticipated that President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would assume the position. However, he did not attend the summit, nor did he send a representative. President Tshisekedi is currently in Isiro, Haut-Uélé province, where he

Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan, who served in the role for the past year. The decision was made during the 24th EAC Heads of State Summit held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 30, 2024. Initially, it was anticipated that President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would assume the position. However, he did not attend the summit, nor did he send a representative. President Tshisekedi is currently in Isiro, Haut-Uélé province, where he is expected to deliver an address to the local population. On December 2, 2024, he and his wife, Denyse Nyakeru, will participate in a Catholic service commemorating the martyrdom of Blessed Anuarite Nengapeta. President Ruto’s tenure as EAC Chairperson will continue until the next summit, the 25th, scheduled for 2025. His leadership comes at a crucial time for regional integration and development, with expectations for strengthening economic ties and fostering stability among member states.

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