Kenyan President William Ruto embarks on a state visit to the U.S., aiming to strengthen ties with the Biden administration. Ruto plans to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 14% to 22%, facing criticism at home. The visit includes meetings with President Biden and investment promotion.
IN PICTURES: President Ruto lands in America; begins historic 4-day State visit aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and US. https://t.co/TJmiW4v9wD
In Pictures: President William Ruto arrives in the USA for a 3-day state visit https://t.co/psnQhnNl6l
President Ruto lands in America, received by Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens; begins historic 4-day State visit aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and US. 📸: @NBrygettes https://t.co/mrUA47jg1e
President Ruto arrives in US for a 4-day state visit https://t.co/fkNQW1mii6
President William Ruto touches down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA https://t.co/McZkPfKyPk
Ruto on first state visit by Kenyan leader to US in two decades https://t.co/8VEQwIO53D
Ruto US State Visit: President expected to land in Atlanta as visit starts Visit starts at Carter Presidential Library & Museum #CitizenBriefs @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/JwWNASMSzn
President Ruto expected to land in America soon to start historic 4-day State visit aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and US. @nbrygettes https://t.co/4Vtzv7vfr9
President William Ruto starts his historic trip to the United States of America today, a visit that is poised to be a turning point for Kenya and is aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. https://t.co/f2ytkNwh3f
President Ruto starts historic US State visit https://t.co/f2ytkNwh3f
Ruto starts US State visit https://t.co/mRNOy42ubO https://t.co/RYOtXnJLrA
Eddie Butita excited to accompany President Ruto on upcoming USA state visit https://t.co/uyTKJUIGlp
President Ruto's US visit includes meetings with President Biden and promoting investments https://t.co/N4gXNN8Aqp
President Ruto departs for a three-day State Visit to the US https://t.co/nzIY1ekXdZ
President William Ruto departs to the United States of America for a state visit https://t.co/O5eAIUqzDc
Inside President Ruto's four-day US visit itinerary https://t.co/MXon1k7J9J
Stakes are high as President William Ruto prepares for his historic and much publicised three-day US State visit that begins on May 23 at the invitation of his host, President Joe Biden. https://t.co/JXzvT54FuI
Kenyan President William Ruto is gearing up for a state visit to the US, sealing his status as a darling of the West, but at home he faces discontent over proposed tax hikes — https://t.co/vpu6q50BX2 — @gengetonedon reports for @SemaforAfrica
Kenyan President William Ruto is gearing up for a state visit to the US, sealing his status as a darling of the West, but at home he faces discontent over proposed tax hikes and the cost of living. https://t.co/w1IJboTNwH
Disillusion grows in Kenya as Biden hosts Ruto for a historic state visit https://t.co/NV91M3Y9uX
Still on #Tonight: Pres. William Ruto wants taxes raised to 22 percent of the GDP. The Finance Bill 2024 proposes several tax raises amidst complaints from industry players and Kenyans. @SamGituku engages Finance Chair @KuriaKimaniMP and Fmr. Governor @NdirituMuriithi https://t.co/AYzuAx4Zzr
President Ruto says the tax-to-GDP ratio at 14% to increase to 22%. President Ruto accuses the opposition of driving the high taxes narrative #DayBreak @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/imBRJv5eCm
Fredrick Okango – Sec. Political Affairs, Azimio: President Ruto’s proposal to increase the tax rate to 22% will affect the youth and hustlers. Kenyans should be ready to be taxed to death because this government is heartless and reckless #DayBreak @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/GVLxzLDf71
Meg Whitman on Kenya sending police officers to Haiti: The international community asked Haiti to do it, it was ratified by a UN resolution, this was really an international community ask of Kenya and Kenya graciously agreed. I watched President Ruto’s speech to the nation on… https://t.co/pQ8melG4IA
Meg Whitman on the bilateral relationship between Kenya and the US: Part of the State visit will be a celebration of 60 years of partnership on everything from regional peace and security to health. This is a very strong relationship based on trust #JKLive @KoinangeJeff https://t.co/UmWHNTaIw3
Meg Whitman, US Ambassador to Kenya: I got involved in politics, I ran for Governor of California and lost. I got involved in politics, ended up supporting Hillary Clinton and then Joe Biden. Joe Biden after he won, he called me and he said he would like me to be an ambassador… https://t.co/lKdh265MdC
Ruto Tax Hike Vows: President Ruto says tax to GDP ratio at 14%, to increase to 22% Ruto: I told Kenyans to tighten their belts on assuming office President Ruto says he anticipated resistance to tax hike plans President Ruto accuses opposition of driving high taxes narrative… https://t.co/LygbNPKszA
What’s at Stake in Kenyan President William Ruto’s State Visit to the U.S.? https://t.co/AlFCWO0CYA via @crisisgroup