President William Ruto is received by among other leaders PS Korir Sing'oei when he arrived in Ethiopia on February 13, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto arrived Thursday afternoon in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 38th ordinary session of the AU heads of state and government.

He is accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto.

During the summit, elections for the next African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson will be conducted.

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Kenya's candidate, Raila Odinga, who is among the three candidates, has already arrived in the country.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is also already in the country.

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President William Ruto when he arrived in Ethiopia on February 13, 2025/PCS
Flags of AU member states in Ethiopia ahead of the AU summit/PCS
President William Ruto when he arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 13, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto in Ethiopia ahead of the AU summit.
President William Ruto is seen off by his Deputy Kithure Kindiki at JKIA on February 13, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto has a word with Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri at JKIA before leaving for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 13, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto in a light conversation with National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah at JKIA on February 13, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto shakes hands with security bosses led by IG Douglas Kanja at JKIA when he left for Ethiopia on February 13,2025/PCS