- The launch of Africa Green Industrialisation happened in Dubai on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
- President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, was among those who were present
- Netizens who watched the video clip shared by Kenyan journalist Leon Lidigu on X expressed varied opinions
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Dennis Lubanga, a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than 10 years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.
Dubai - President William Ruto was among the world leaders who presided over the launch of the Africa Green Industrialisation on Saturday, December 2.
The event happened in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, more than 10 heads of state from Africa, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber, and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt, Mahmoud Mohieldin, were present.
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What William Ruto did at COP28
Ahead of the event, President Ruto was filmed answering quick questions from state house spokesperson Hussein Mohamed and members of his delegation attending the climate summit.
The head of state appeared to inquire about the details of the next meeting (green renewable energy) he was expected to attend.
"Where are we going? To do what? Where is the meeting? How many minutes walk? Okay, so we can go," President Ruto said.
Netizens who watched the video clip shared by Kenyan journalist Leon Lidigu on X expressed varied opinions.
How Kenyans reacted to Leon Lidigu's X post
TUKO.co.ke sampled some of the comments below:
@loneranger2440 said:
"So much happened within the last 15 seconds ."
@lecaptino opined:
"Keeping time doing what exactly?"
@mangamu commented:
"Confused lots. Hawajui hata ni meeting gani wanafaa kuenda?"
@TryNjeru said:
"Really! "
What Kenya achieved at COP28
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that President Ruto's leadership took center stage at the COP28 in Dubai as Kenya sealed landmark deals worth a staggering KSh 680 billion (approximately $4.48 billion) in green energy investments.
These achievements position Kenya as a pivotal player in the global green transition, marking a significant stride towards sustainable development.
The deals made under the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) signify a pivotal moment for Kenya's and Africa's economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability.
President Ruto's pivotal role in hosting the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi set the stage for Kenya's remarkable success at COP28, with transformative deals set to revolutionise Kenya's energy landscape.
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