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Monday, September 4, 2023 –President William Ruto today Monday September 4 drove to work using the two-seater MG Comet Electric car.
The head of State started using the same car yesterday Sunday September 3 when he drove through the streets of Nairobi to the Kenyatta International Conference Center KICC.
“A drive for the future: Low-emission, planet-friendly e-mobility is the long-term sustainable transportation solution for humanity,” Ruto captioned the video
Dr. Ruto was headed for a global preparatory meeting dubbed Africa Climate Summit at the KICC Nairobi.
Statehouse Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed clarified that President Ruto made the unpopular choice to show his commitment to adopting electric vehicles in the country.
“President Ruto leads by example, driving himself to KICC in an electric car and an all-electric motorcade to connect with Africa’s Youth on their climate declaration ahead of the Africa Climate Summit tomorrow,” stated Mr. Mohammed.
The Africa Climate Summit, scheduled from September 4 to September 6, 2023, is focused on addressing the global and African-specific impacts of climate change.
“We assemble for the African Climate Summit to define and refine our position on effective climate action to save lives and the planet from calamity,” Ruto said on Monday through a social statement.
He used the opportunity to welcome world leaders to Nairobi City which he described as a beautiful home.