Kenyan President William Ruto is set to embark on a significant state visit to the United States on May 23, 2024. This visit marks a milestone as it will be the first official state visit by an African leader to the White House under President Joe Biden’s administration and the first such visit for Kenya since 2008
During the visit, President Ruto will be hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The agenda for this visit includes strengthening bilateral relations, particularly focusing on areas such as trade, investment, technological innovation, climate action, health, and security. The visit will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Kenya
One of the key highlights of this trip will be a high-level business summit aimed at boosting economic ties and investment opportunities between the two nations. Kenya is preparing to present a range of investment opportunities worth approximately USD 20.5 billion to American investors, emphasizing sectors like textiles, apparel, and other exports which have seen significant growth in recent years