President William Ruto was on Wednesday, April 3 evening awarded with Ghana’s highest honour, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta.
President Nana Akufo-Addo who conferred the honour to President Ruto said he was an example of a new generation of African leaders who are insisting on the application of principles of accountability and due process to all citizens no matter their status in society.
The Ghanaian Head of State pointed out that Kenya under Ruto’s leadership has become an example of a country governed by the rule of law.
“Under your leadership, Kenya has become a shining example of a nation governed by the rule of law,” President Akufo-Addo said.
He also mentioned that Kenya has regained its place of pride on the international stage.
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President Akufo-Addo cited declining inflation, growth in start-ups, and the number of Kenyans set to have access to housing and health insurance.
“President Ruto your leadership has been instrumental in scaling Kenya toward greater heights of progress and prosperity. Indeed, under your leadership, Kenya is regaining her pride of place on the international stage.
"Inflation is declining, the rate of growth is on the upward trajectory, Kenyans have increased access to social housing and it is gratifying to note that for the first time in their history, they will have health insurance to boost access to health care services,” Akufo-Adoo added.
President Ruto jetted out of Kenya on April 2 to State Visit to Ghana followed by an Official Visit to Guinea-Bissauu.
On Wednesday he held bilateral talks with President Akufo-Addo before signing seven agreements aiming to strengthen diplomatic, trade cooperation, and historical ties between Kenya and Ghana.
