Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised African leaders who have aired their complaints after US President Donald Trump withdrew health aid to Africa.
On his inauguration day, the US President signed executive orders, including a 90-day freeze on foreign aid.
The freeze included current foreign assistance programmes as well, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Also affected was USAID, which would hamper global efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB).
Speaking during the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa as the chief guest, former President Uhuru Kenyatta challenged African leaders to stop crying foul and instead rethink prospective ways to secure funds to facilitate their needs.
The president urged African leaders to be self-reliant by ensuring they address the challenges they face, enabling them to free up resources for areas where they are most needed.
The former president challenged the leaders to use Africa’s resources for the right purposes and support Africans in living a comfortable life.
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