NAIROBI, Kenya — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Monday evening ahead of the high-level Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a continental platform that brings together leaders to advance African-led solutions to peace and governance challenges.
Kenyatta, who joined the forum’s board in 2024, is among a group of former African heads of state tasked with providing strategic oversight to the institution. His participation comes as he continues to expand his diplomatic footprint across the continent, particularly in conflict mediation and regional stability efforts.
In recent years, Kenyatta has taken on roles as a peace envoy under the African Union, with engagements spanning the Horn of Africa and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
His involvement has focused on supporting dialogue processes and facilitating political settlements in conflict-affected regions.
Upon arrival in Accra, he was received by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shem Ishmailidza Amadi.
The Tana Forum serves as a key convening space for African policymakers, security experts, and international partners to deliberate on pressing peace and security issues.
It provides a platform for consultations among governments, civil society, and global actors, while promoting inclusive dialogue on conflict prevention, governance, and regional cooperation.
Organisers say the forum is designed to strengthen African ownership of peace initiatives by encouraging open debate and mobilising support for locally driven solutions.
Discussions typically cover a wide range of issues, including political instability, violent extremism, and cross-border conflicts.
Kenyatta’s presence underscores Kenya’s continued engagement in continental diplomacy and peacebuilding efforts, even after his presidency.
The outcomes of the forum are expected to shape ongoing regional initiatives and reinforce calls for coordinated, African-led responses to evolving security threats across the continent.
