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Former president Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized African leaders for lamenting over the withdrawal of U.S. health aid under President Donald Trump. He urged Kenya and other African nations to seek alternative funding for critical programs rather than relying on external assistance. speaking at the 2025 East Africa Regional Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa, Uhuru emphasized the need for Africa to invest in its vaccine production and stop wasting valuable resources on conflicts.
Uhuru challenges East African leaders to embrace peace
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