President Ruto Urges African Nations to Invest in Local Manufacturing - February 2026

President William Ruto has called for collaborative efforts among African countries to enable the local manufacturing of health commodities on the continent. He specifically urged nations to boost investment in the domestic manufacturing of health products to protect advancements made in family planning and maternal care. President Ruto also emphasized that for the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to succeed, it must be powered by goods that are produced within Africa.