Burundi's Ndayishimiye in Nairobi for Security Summit

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye.

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye (second left) is received by Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo (third left) when he arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 21, 2022. PHOTO | COURTESY | BURUNDI'S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday for the East African Heads of State meeting on peace and security in the region.

According to a communique released by Burundi's State House (Ntare House), the president travelled to Nairobi following an invitation from his counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta, who is also the current chairman of the East African Community (EAC).