Former US President Barrack Obama is scheduled to visit Kenya in 2025, President William Ruto has announced.
Speaking during the launch of a strategic plan of the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association, Ruto pointed out that Obama’s visit was agreed upon following a request that he made during his state visit to America.
Obama would help the government set up a leadership school at the University of Nairobi, Ruto highlighted.
“When I was in America, I asked for an appointment with President Barrack Obama and I asked him for one thing. I am an alumnus of UoN and I told him that his father was also an alumnus of UoN.
“I requested him to assist us set up a school in the fashion of Kennedy Leadership School in Havard. I asked him that we call it the Barrack Obama Leadership School. He agreed and will come here next year,” Ruto announced.
On the other hand, Ruto explained that the school will be important in educating Kenyans who are interested in taking up leadership positions.
