‘The cost was less than travelling on KQ’ – Ruto denies overspending on US trip
President William Ruto has maintained that he did not overspend at the expense of taxpayers during his 4-day trip to the United States (US). In his statement shared via his official X account, Ruto claimed that contrary to claims that he overspent on his flight, his trip was cheaper than travelling on a Kenya Airways […]
‘The expenditure on my trip is exaggerated’ – Ruto
President William Ruto has broken silence about the expenditure on his recent trip to the United States (US). Speaking during an interview with VOA Africa, the Head of State dismissed the ongoing claims, stating they are completely exaggerated. Ruto assured Kenyans that he is in fact very careful about the resources that he spends contrary […]
US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows
US President Joe Biden has named Kenya as a major non-Nato ally, making it the first sub-Saharan African country to receive that designation. Mr Biden announced the move during a three-day state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto. It is the first such visit to Washington by an African leader in more than 15 years […]
Biden thanks Ruto for offering to send police to Haiti, defends keeping US forces out of the mission
President Joe Biden on Thursday expressed deep appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for the coming deployment of Kenyan police forces to help quell gang violence in Haiti and he defended his decision to withhold American forces from the mission in the beleaguered Caribbean nation. The United States has agreed to contribute $300 million to a multinational force that will include […]
Details of Ruto, retired President Obama meeting in Washington D.C
President William Ruto engaged in discussions with former U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 23, 2024, delving into various topics including democratic progress, climate issues, and peace and security challenges across Africa. Describing the meeting as ‘productive’, Ruto highlighted the focus on exploring opportunities for Africa’s youthful population in fields such […]
PHOTOS: Ruto lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery in US
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have honoured the sacrifices of American soldiers by laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery in the United States. Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the most famous military cemeteries in the United States. It serves as the final resting place for many American […]
‘I’ve never seen my team excited about a visit in long time’ – Joe Biden on Ruto’s state visit
President Joe Biden welcomed President William Ruto to the White House on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, marking the official start of Ruto’s state visit to the United States. During a brief moment with the press, Biden noted that President Ruto’s visit had been eagerly anticipated, highlighting the enthusiasm of his team. “Our people and innovators […]