Rachel Ruto: Mixed Reaction As First Lady Rocks Kenyan Flag Colours During Washington DC Visit
- President William Ruto's and his wife Mama Rachel Ruto's arrival ceremony featured the traditional pomp and circumstance befitting a state visit
- US First Lady Jill Biden received Ruto at Joint Andrews Air Force Base before their scheduled events
- Rachel wore a kitenge dress with the symbolic colours from the Kenyan flag as she and Ruto held hands
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President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, have officially begun their three-day state visit to the US.
How Rachel Ruto stunned during Washington DC visit
US First Lady Jill Biden officially received Ruto and Rachel as they arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.
The first family was received with full ceremonial state honours, highlighting the diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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"President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto arrive at Andrews Air Force Base and are received by First Lady Jill Biden with full ceremonial state honours, as the 3-day State Visit to the U.S. officially kicks off today," Hussein said while sharing the video of Ruto's arrival.
Mama Rachel looked splendid in a kitenge dress with symbolic colours from the Kenyan flag.
While descending the plane, she and the president held hands lovingly. A section of Kenyans noted that the two have shown their love for each other.
She complimented Ruto's tight-fitting designer suit.
Five-year Coca-Cola money plan for Kenya
Meanwhile, beverage maker Coca-Cola announced plans to invest KSh 23 billion in Kenya.
This announcement was revealed by President William Ruto, who visited the company’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
According to Ruto, Coca-Cola will inject money into the Kenyan economy within the next five years to expand its business operations. One of its first projects will be a new bottling plant worth KSh 175 million.
What you need to know about Ruto's trip to the US
- After touring Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ruto apologised to one of his daughters.
- Photos of the first family at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, went viral on social media, and Kenyans quickly noticed Charlene was missing in the family portraits.
- According to Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano, Kenya will pitch over 30 business ideas to prospective investors to close deals worth over $20.5 billion (KSh 2.69 trillion).
Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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Rachel Ruto and her husband President William Ruto received by Jill Biden (right) after touching down in Washington DC.
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