Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday, November 7 left the country to attend the 27th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27).
In a press statement by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale said Raila was invited to the conference by Egypt’s President Sharm El-Sheikh in his capacity as the African Union (AU), High Representative for Infrastructure Development.
“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 Summit comes in the wake of last month’s publishing of the Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) by the African Union, which is a 10-year strategic planning document to address the impacts of climate change that hamper the continent’s integration and development,” Etale said in the statement.
Raila will join President William Ruto who arrived in the Arab country on Sunday, November 6.
In a notice, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the President will be speaking on behalf of Kenya and Africa between 4:35 pm and 4:55 pm on Monday, November 7.
“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.
