– President Ruto Bestows Top Honour on AfDB President
– Adesina Receives Kenya’s Highest Civilian Award
– AfDB’s Adesina Honoured by Kenyan Government
President William Ruto of Kenya has conferred the country’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart, on Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The award was presented in recognition of Adesina’s distinguished service and contributions to Africa’s development.
During the award ceremony, President Ruto praised Adesina for championing transformative projects and advancing economic growth across the continent. The AfDB President expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing it as a call to continue driving Africa’s development agenda.Adesina reaffirmed AfDB’s commitment to supporting Kenya and other African nations through strategic investments, with a focus on infrastructure, food security, and climate resilience.
