Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire | By Michael Wandati | After months of rumors about his health status, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has reappeared in the public eye.
On Thursday, Kanze Dena, the spokesperson for the Office of the Fourth President, announced on X that Kenyatta had arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the 15th High-Level Retreat focused on promoting peace and stability in Africa.
Organized by the African Union (AU) Commission, the retreat will assess the AU’s effectiveness in managing conflicts across the continent.
Photos shared on the platform showed Kenyatta interacting with senior AU officials, including Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
“His Excellency President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the 15th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa,” the post read.
“The retreat convened by the African Union (AU) Commission will focus on the Impact and Sustainability of AU Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation in addressing conflicts across the continent.”
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta appeared in high spirits upon his arrival in Côte d’Ivoire for the African Union’s 15th High-Level Retreat.
Also Read: Uhuru Kenyatta’s last Madaraka Day speech as Kenya president
Since handing over power to President William Ruto, Uhuru has been actively involved in peacebuilding efforts across regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Rwanda.
In late September, online speculation suggested that Kenyatta was in critical condition and seeking medical treatment. These rumors followed his last public appearance in Nigeria on June 14, 2024.
However, close confidant Pauline Njoroge dismissed the claims, asserting that the former president was being unfairly targeted.
