African Union appoints Ruto as the Champion for Institutional Reform

The Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Governments has bestowed on President William Ruto the responsibility of providing political leadership and vision and completing the Comprehensive Institutional Reform Initiative that started in 2016.

President Ruto was designated to the position of African Union Champion for Institutional Reform at the weekend.

He takes over from President Paul Kagame of Rwanda.

The reform involves reforming the structure, functioning and focus of the African Union Commission, AU Organs and Specialized Agencies, so that they become more effective and efficient in managing the programmes of the African Union.