During a Women’s Empowerment event in Mwingi West, leaders called for an end to divisive and tribal politics, emphasizing national unity and development.

• Moses Wetang’ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, urged leaders to rise above political differences and focus on service delivery for all Kenyans.
• Wetang’ula stated, “Leadership is not about partisanship; it is about responsibility. The elections are behind us. Now is the time to build, to develop, and to deliver.”
• His call was echoed by John Makali and Senator Mutinda, who stressed the importance of supporting women's empowerment and prioritizing national unity over political affiliations.

President William Ruto will host a High-Level Consultative Meeting at State House, Nairobi on June 9, aimed at advancing the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), which seeks to position Africa as a leader in green manufacturing.

• The meeting will engage financial institutions like African Development Bank (AfDB) and Standard Bank Kenya to create a financing model tailored for Africa's development.
• Attendees include AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and leaders from major development financial institutions.
• This initiative follows the African Union's endorsement of the AGII in February 2025, emphasizing the need for industrialization for economic growth and climate resilience.

President William Ruto is hosting a High-Level Consultative Meeting today to discuss the implementation of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII), a project aimed at enhancing Africa's role in green manufacturing.

• AGII was formally endorsed by the African Union in February 2025.
• Key attendees include representatives from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Development Bank (AfDB), and the African Union Commission (AUC).
• The meeting aims to establish a financing framework for priority green industrial clusters, emphasizing financial institutions as co-architects of sustainable growth.