President William Ruto has departed the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he is expected to participate in a crucial engagement alongside other world leaders.

Ruto's departure was confirmed on the afternoon of Sunday, July 17, by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, who revealed the Head of State would be taking part in the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake.

This trip makes it his second international trip in the space of one month, following his overtures to Seville in Spain and London, England, late last month.

The event is a key global platform for addressing food systems and will provide a crucial opportunity for Ruto to affirm Kenya's commitment to transforming food systems in a way that supports sustainable development.