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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
President William Ruto has arrived at the White House in Washington, DC, continuing his three-day historic visit to the United States of America.
On Wednesday, May 22, President Joe Biden received Ruto at the White House for the historic visit.
On arrival, the two leaders held a roundtable meeting on technology.
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In a statement, Ruto appreciated the US government for pledging to put more resources in the digital space.
"No partnership is as valuable as one that is anchored on technology. Kenya appreciates the noble gesture by the United States of America to put more resources in the digital space to expand opportunities and transform lives not only in Kenya but also across our continent.
"Joined the President of the United States of America Joe Biden at the White House, Washington, D.C., for technology roundtable," Ruto said.
On Thursday, May 23, a bilateral meeting will be held, followed by a joint media address and a state dinner in honour of President Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto's State Visit to the US.
As reported earlier, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed indicated that Wednesday, May 22, officially marked the beginning of Ruto's three-day state visit to the United States of America at Biden's invitation.
Ruto and Mama Rachel arrived at Joint Andrews Air Force Base, where US First Lady Jill Biden welcomed them before their scheduled events.
Ruto's arrival ceremony featured the traditional pomp and circumstance befitting a state visit, highlighting the diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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