Raila leaves for Egypt to attend COP27 summit
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has left Kenya for Egypt to attend this year’s United Nations’ 27th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, known as COP27.
Mr Odinga will make a presentation on impact of climate change on infrastructure development in Africa.
A statement from his press team said Mr Odinga has been invited to address the meeting at Sharm El-Sheikh in his capacity as the African Union (AU), High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
"During the summit, Hon. Odinga is expected to make a presentation on the impact of climate change on infrastructure development in Africa and why there is a need for strengthening adaptation and resilience, mitigating emissions, facilitating a just transition, and increasing funding and collaboration for essential climate solutions," the statement added.
President William Ruto is leading the Kenyan delegation for the talks.
In a notice, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the President will be speaking on behalf of Kenya and Africa.
"President Ruto to deliver a statement on behalf of the African Group and Kenya at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Time: 1535-1555 hrs (1635-1655 hrs EAT)," Hussein tweeted.
The summit, which brings together more than 130 Heads of State from around the globe, comes at a time when Africa is facing weather extremes coupled with energy and food crises.
Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in 40 years as a result of the effects of climate change.
President William Ruto, who is the Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, will on Monday deliver two statements, one for Kenya and another for Africa.
