Kenyan President William Ruto visited the White House for a state dinner, discussing Africa's future with President Biden. The event included notable guests like Sean Penn, LeVar Burton, and Wilmer Valderrama. Ruto's visit emphasized the strong partnership between Kenya and the U.S., focusing on security, economic ties, and shared values. The state dinner marked 60 years of diplomatic relations and showcased American music genres. Ruto's visit led to new investments and multibillion-dollar deals between the two nations, with a commitment to strengthen trade and business ties.
President William Ruto has landed back in Kenya after a nearly weeklong visit to the United States. A spectacular success for Ruto and Hustler Nation. https://t.co/2nHwDVSGJH
President Ruto jets back after 4-day U.S State visit https://t.co/TtLJZjYZ07
U.S President Joe Biden on Thursday expressed deep appreciation to Ruto, who was on a state visit, for the deployment to help quell gang violence in Haiti. https://t.co/zOxd1N83Vx
Tonight on #DaringAbroad, we take a look back at President Ruto's State Visit to the US. Watch: https://t.co/M2yOcLqa57 https://t.co/1yfSVgaBUn
President William Ruto back in the country after his four-day visit to the United States https://t.co/dxMhpL3KRg
Tonight on #DaringAbroad, we take a look back at President Ruto State Visit to the US. Watch: https://t.co/M2yOcLqa57 https://t.co/6CTG9p0D5p
'He has brought respect and honour to Kenya,' Gachagua praises President Ruto after US visit https://t.co/t2JUySUCqr
Together, the United States and Kenya are working to deliver on the challenges that matter most to our people’s lives: health security, economic security, cybersecurity, and climate security. - @POTUS 🇺🇸 🇰🇪 https://t.co/vGzjqmcH0Z
"A close relationship with Kenya is essential to our country’s success" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/YLWa0f7Xnv https://t.co/T6vAR43ChY
ICYMI: President Ruto departs for Kenya from the historic Joint Base Andrews after 4-day state visit in US https://t.co/ifi38ui5MU
President Ruto departs at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for his journey back home https://t.co/CJp3iiXEDI
President Ruto discusses Haiti, Somalia with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon https://t.co/4mAX0azZFr
U.S.-Kenya business forum sparks Ksh.260.8B commitment for economic growth https://t.co/cfahmNq1vS
President Ruto departs for Kenya from the historic Joint Base Andrews after 4-day state visit in US https://t.co/qsJbDa4Fd4
Biden Welcomes President of Kenya to White House Before Kenyan Police Deploy to Haiti https://t.co/83PxkqzpOU
Why US is tying up Kenya security partnership in the Horn https://t.co/OyOO1tXTjS https://t.co/xMSCGZmfYW
Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to the U.S. served as both a diplomatic event and an aggressive engagement aimed at changing the narrative about Africa — a continent that has been unfairly portrayed as a place of trouble, war, poverty and disease. https://t.co/hrJPgUtX6Z
President #JoeBiden and First Lady #JillBiden turned the White House into the hottest spot in town with a swanky state dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel. See more 👇 https://t.co/PsiTQqv8JP
Honored to attend last night's state dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto. I was also blessed to bring the most beautiful dinner "date," my daughter Jewell! https://t.co/0PjxCT7gxZ
This morning — as part of Kenya's State Visit — we launched the new 🇺🇸-🇰🇪 Commercial and Investment Partnership. I'm looking forward to putting the partnership into action and delivering tangible benefits for the people and businesses of both Kenya and the United States. https://t.co/8dMtraVZJV
This morning — as part of Kenya's State Visit — we launched the new the 🇺🇸-🇰🇪 Commercial and Investment Partnership. I'm looking forward to putting the partnership into action and delivering tangible benefits for the people and businesses of both Kenya and the United States. https://t.co/AOVqhsU5gY
It is our collective responsibility to keep Kenya, the region and Africa safe. That is why we must work together with our allies, including the U.S., to confront criminals and terrorists who deter our economic growth and prosperity. Engaged the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd… https://t.co/s9Yl2528UG
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US, Kenya look to strengthen business, trade ties https://t.co/meZlAV2Toz https://t.co/PziEP2fCNq
Africa represents the future of our world. It cannot be ignored. Kenya values the partnership that it continues to enjoy with the U.S., which has advanced the spirit of innovation in our continent. At the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C., for the State Luncheon with… https://t.co/2zvN2t4FjN
Together, the United States and Kenya are working to deliver on the challenges that matter most to our people’s lives. As we begin this next decade of our partnership, we do so knowing we are stronger and the world is safer when Kenya and the United States work together. https://t.co/Ir0tuggca1
It was an honor to attend last night’s @WhiteHouse dinner welcoming Kenyan President Ruto with my granddaughter. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of US-Kenya relations, we must commit to strengthening this partnership & our work w/the African continent at large. 🇰🇪🤝🏾🇺🇸 https://t.co/BsSHro6jLc
As we welcome @WilliamsRuto, I was proud to introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing Kenya's strategic importance to the United States. See the full resolution here: https://t.co/eT1IpPGmp9 https://t.co/XkB0lag2NB
⚠️ US, KENYA LOOK TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS, TRADE TIES Full Story → https://t.co/ZKFwD256eq The U.S. and Kenya will hold a new round of trade talks next month, they said on Friday, as the two countries tout new business deals and look to boost economic ties. https://t.co/uF37KhFiID
“Taken together, these are responsibilities Kenya and America must face together as partners,” he said. “For prosperity, for innovation and, most important, for democracy.” https://t.co/POPOKT6O0o
Two birds, one stone: Biden lets Kenya do heavy lifting in Haiti to avoid repeat of Niger fiasco Standing alongside Kenyan President William Ruto during his visit to Washington on Thursday, Joe Biden said the US would not send troops to Haiti or elsewhere in the Western… https://t.co/DnQN5afE7d
President Ruto feted with ‘Outstanding Leaders Award’ in the US https://t.co/PD4NMNlr8N
President Ruto praises 60 years of strong Kenya-US partnership during White House dinner https://t.co/1NdRoGrdrS
An evening celebrating 60 years of friendship between the United States of America and Kenya. https://t.co/fWKrg4QabP
Ruto Roots For Haiti: Ruto defends deployment of police officers to Haiti Ruto: This deployment is equally our responsibility First batch of police officers has landed in Haiti Ruto says govt will not stop police deployment #CitizenFridayNight @lillian_muli https://t.co/zOMZLpP2u9
President Ruto awarded the ‘Outstanding Leaders Award’ by the American Chamber of Commerce during his state visit to the USA https://t.co/V18v0xwwav
The White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. https://t.co/qo3W0wR31Y
Friday’s announcement comes as follow-through on Harris’ visit to the continent last year in conjunction with this week’s visit to Washington by Kenyan President William Ruto. https://t.co/BuBhEktRCo
🔴 JUST NOW: BLINKEN AND HARRIS HOSTING LUNCH FOR KENYA? https://t.co/fCWeA9Soo5
LIVE: VP Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken host luncheon for Kenyan President William Ruto https://t.co/fzh5S2mRUi
Kenya would be the first sub-Saharan African country to earn the designation. Mr. Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to the White House since 2008. https://t.co/POPOKT7lPW
LIVE now on https://t.co/MlO245CgyJ -- Vice President Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken host a luncheon in honor of Kenyan President Ruto and first lady Ruto. https://t.co/Na4QbbSuct
WATCH LIVE: Blinken and Harris host lunch for Kenya’s president https://t.co/0oNQdOZTXZ
Happening Now: Join me and @SecBlinken as we honor President Ruto of Kenya at the State Luncheon. https://t.co/zrNcZYw0xf
.@SecBlinken and @VP co-host and deliver remarks at a State luncheon in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto at the State Department. https://t.co/4qfDOwbAzV https://t.co/oB6gBPp7Ee
Last night, we raised our glasses to the history that binds us. To the beliefs that unite us. And to many more years of neighborly partnership between the United States and Kenya. https://t.co/I8MhUih1VR
President William Ruto at the Blair House, Washington, D.C. with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken https://t.co/I7zEMPiK0f
I traveled to Africa last month with a clear message: The U.S. is all in on Kenya. During this week’s state visit, we continued to deepen the ties between our two nations and advance our commercial partnerships. https://t.co/5rVa4YUqtJ
I traveled to Africa last month with a clear message: The U.S. is all in on Kenya. During this week’s state visit, we deepened the ties between our two nations and advanced our commercial partnerships. https://t.co/ei9APCnSHl
Biden hosts star-studded state dinner for Kenya MORE: https://t.co/O7RxyKipjj https://t.co/6D2Kjl2eJI
Peace and security remain a challenge in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region. There is, therefore, an urgent need for Kenya and the United States of America to accelerate their security and defence partnership in pursuit for sustainable stability in the continent. At the… https://t.co/f4YhRzC0db
“Kenya is one of the United States Government’s top counterterrorism and security partners in sub-Saharan Africa, and the designation will demonstrate that the United States sees African contributions to global peace and security as equivalent...” https://t.co/POPOKT7lPW
The two leaders held the press conference as part of a lavish State visit with Mr. Ruto that included a bilateral meeting with Mr. Biden and a State Dinner later in the evening. https://t.co/qUpZefnd7h
Biden, Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa and beyond https://t.co/fcefBON967 https://t.co/Z3nyxyECr3
President Biden Hosts White House Dinner For Kenyan Prez, Brad Paisley Performs | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/cNCGLcxvQR
Kenyan President William Ruto met with former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Thursday in between a series of meetings with President Joe Biden and his team at the White House. https://t.co/ks9mENhOC4
President Ruto lauds Kenya - U.S. relations https://t.co/M1kc2J9cqE
White House State Dinner: Obama and other stars woo Kenya's Ruto https://t.co/ZbGDH3mA9Y
Ruto Defends Haiti Deployment: Ruto defends deployment of police officers to Haiti Ruto: This deployment is equally our responsibility First batch of police officers has landed in Haiti #CitizenBriefs @lillian_muli https://t.co/N9sgjvPbub
Kenya's Ruto became 1st African leader in 16 years to be treated to a state dinner, with celebrities and politicians — actors Sean Penn and LeVar Burton; Obama and the Clintons. Russia is growing closer to juntas that seized power across West and Central Africa. Turkey, UAE,…
Kenyan President William Ruto became the first African leader in 16 years to be treated to the pomp and ceremony of an official US state visit https://t.co/StDxbKITZj
Ruto was the only African head of state to receive a phone call from Biden, somewhat reflecting the distraction Washington has faced in dealing with global crises away from Africa. Read more on: https://t.co/n2LOYi7Psd https://t.co/A0NmcTtYlM
#US President #JoeBiden welcomed #Kenyan President #WilliamRuto at the #WhiteHouse in #Washington on May 23. Watch for details https://t.co/V4XHDTHi9d
Kenya and the United States are standing united against the terror of ISIS and al-Shabaab, against the aggression that Russia is inflicting on Ukraine, against the violence that has toppled too many democracies across both our regions. - @POTUS https://t.co/Mj4Y9QtlHA
Why Kenya’s non-Nato ally status is crucial for regional security https://t.co/dVdWcq4ZT9
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond #JoeBiden #Kenya #WilliamRuto #UnitedStates https://t.co/vZJ2LQs1Pu
Barack Obama makes surprise appearance at Joe Biden's White House state dinner for Kenya https://t.co/eNN3ToWQHo
The state dinner for Kenya featured three U.S. presidents: Biden, Clinton and, briefly, Obama. It celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and the United States, and there seemed to be an effort to make up for lost time. https://t.co/pWCXh9kglg https://t.co/XBb9WxqVyI
President Ruto, Obama discuss Africa’s future in Washington meeting https://t.co/2PL50tvn6Y
Thursday's White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. https://t.co/ooXdT9LnhP
If you want to see who from Kenya attended the US State dinner held in honor of President Ruto, the names are in here: https://t.co/tt6e838EVb
Updated: The total value of deals announced during the Kenya State Visit to the U.S. is $671.1M [~KES 88.9B]. Here’s a breakdown: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights: $46.9M 🗳️ $40M for democracy and governance programs 🛡️ $700K for civil society protections 👥 $1.3M youth… https://t.co/HcR8hlAzOZ
Ruto steps up defence on Haiti deployment https://t.co/5ua5Vme9aP https://t.co/ATZ0eIx450
US President Joe Biden, hosts President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto for State dinner at the White House https://t.co/yuu9rf2QdP
LeVar Burton, Lester Holt and More Luminaries Attend State Dinner for Kenya's President and First Lady https://t.co/P3eqBgAmU6
President William Ruto and his US counterpart Joe Biden on Thursday announced a raft of multibillion-shilling new investment deals in Kenya as the two countries marked 60 years of partnership. https://t.co/EmQNNA6EIn https://t.co/72XK2DicFn
Ruto strikes multibillion deals in White House visit https://t.co/EmQNNA7cxV https://t.co/03GiQ5fO1F
Highlights from White House State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto – 11pm ET on C-SPAN https://t.co/L6D52zqsrQ https://t.co/5HAOpAlVkP
U.S. President #JoeBiden rolled out the red carpet on for his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto, unveiling plans during a lavish state visit to name Kenya a major non-NATO ally as Washington competes for influence on the continent against Moscow and Beijing. https://t.co/qmWWNqTGJz
Today, I am as optimistic and hopeful as I was all those years ago when Kenyan patriots raised a new flag high into the midnight sky. Kenya and the United States stand together. Committed to each other. Committed to our people. And committed to building a better world. https://t.co/KveKZzhApf
White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power https://t.co/JumwyIoUfy
Worlds collided at the White House as everyone—from former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton to actor Sean Penn, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and “Reading Rainbow’s” LeVar Burton—arrived for the state dinner for Kenya. https://t.co/0zTjF4YAOl
US President Joe Biden pledged a new era of partnership on technology, security and debt relief to Kenyan President William Ruto during his state visit to the White House https://t.co/ZOmzpCUcBd https://t.co/T98TcSPumV
A wonderful night at the White House with Myrna celebrating the strong US-Kenya bilateral relationship. https://t.co/M554z4EOrz
#JoeBiden and #Kenyan President #WilliamRuto announced investments in green energy, education and health manufacturing in the East African nation. https://t.co/H5Hgemh9RN
The White House brought some serious star power, including high-profile names from entertainment and politics, to the state dinner Thursday night for Kenyan President William Ruto. https://t.co/qHB5u3b0ch
Look who's back! Barack Obama makes surprise appearance at Joe Biden's White House state dinner for Kenya https://t.co/PKf6DzRyxR https://t.co/3HRrZOIyGv
Tonight, Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are being honored with a state dinner at the White House. See the best fashion moments here: https://t.co/pOSBAQmQGK
During his state visit, I was honored to meet the President of Kenya @WilliamRuto. As a member of the @HouseForeign Affairs Committee, I appreciated the opportunity to hear his vision for true partnership with African nations & recommitment to our shared democratic values. 🇰🇪🇺🇸 https://t.co/nDEww682Ru
Biden thanks Kenya's Ruto for sending police to Haiti and defends keeping US forces from the mission (from @AP) https://t.co/lNiw7pJA33
A celebration of 60 years of partnership between the United States and Kenya – and to many more years of partnership. https://t.co/xt5KY9K821
Clintons, Roger Goodell, Sean Penn among high-profile guests for Kenya state dinner https://t.co/5lONu5vFww https://t.co/5wUqirU7Tv
🇰🇪🇺🇸 | US President Biden's commitments to Kenya: https://t.co/SiNUL3o0qb
President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto pledged continued support for efforts to restore law and order in Haiti. https://t.co/4cgLSCKGMy
Clintons, Roger Goodell, Sean Penn among high-profile guests for Kenya state dinner - https://t.co/4VnBL2Iarf
The White House invited more than 450 guests to the state dinner hosted by President Biden for President William Ruto of Kenya on Thursday night. Here's the full list of those invited as provided by the White House. https://t.co/AHWFV0lCYb
The world is safer and stronger when Kenya and the United States work together. https://t.co/BEPsN4klT2
“The past is proof that we are stronger and the world is safer when Kenya and the United States work together,” Mr. Biden said. https://t.co/vFaXUPdNy2
Biden thanks Kenya's Ruto for sending police to Haiti and defends keeping US forces from the mission https://t.co/YIBf1ZxkGs
Prominent technology and finance industry leaders descended on Washington for a state dinner honoring President William Ruto of Kenya https://t.co/gAhVFjfzIx
Today’s State Visit celebrates 60 years of partnership between Kenya and the United States and sets the course for our shared future. Together, our two nations are working to deliver on the challenges that matter most to our peoples’ lives – climate change, trade and investment,… https://t.co/GYHeR27yAt
He said Kenya has been an invaluable ally in fighting the Islamic State and other terror groups that have set up strongholds in Africa. https://t.co/vFaXUPelnA
🚨🇰🇪 NEW ALLY FOR AMERICA Following 60 years of partnership, the US plans to designated Kenya as a Non-NATO Ally "Our joint counter-terrorism operations have degraded ISIS [ISIL] and Al-Shabab across East Africa, and our mutual support for Ukraine has rallied the world to… https://t.co/P8x6gFq9TM
Biden explains why U.S. forces not involved in Haiti gang fight, welcomes Kenya leadership https://t.co/OWc3reqLoU
As the President of Kenya joins the US for a state visit, I’m proud to be joined by High Chief Styles as my guests for @POTUS’s State dinner. 🇰🇪 🇺🇸 Together, we will foster relationships between our two nations. https://t.co/GrM13evKSc
Here’s what cooking for Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenya. https://t.co/gqwoRnc791
Biden explains why U.S. forces not involved in Haiti gang fight, welcomes Kenya leadership (w/ @Jacquiecharles) https://t.co/aimkbS9HKy
BREAKING: The White House State Dinner guest list has just now been released and it includes a wide range of notable attendees, including Albert Bourla (CEO of Pfizer) and Melinda French Gates, celebrities like LeVar Burton, Sean Penn, Wilmer Valderrama, and Brad Paisley, and… https://t.co/03UVKAYzID
“Together, the United States and Kenya are working to deliver on the challenges that matter most to our people’s lives — health security, economic security, cybersecurity and climate security,” Biden said. https://t.co/vFaXUPelnA
Kenya's Ruto, US President Biden announce new investments to boost ties https://t.co/FNIc7lqurY https://t.co/eeRSyB7r4s
We are stronger – and the world is safer – when Kenya and the United States work together. https://t.co/VRmnpTHpTx
On the guest list for tonight's White House state dinner: Roger Goodell, Lester Holt, LeVar Burton, Don McLean, Sean Penn, Adam Silver, Sheryl Sandberg, Wilmer Valderrama.
The White House is throwing one of its biggest-ever state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto and leaning into the African leader’s tastes by showcasing two uniquely American types of music: gospel and country. https://t.co/4S7vEvqpG3
At the welcoming ceremony on the White House South Lawn, Mr. Biden hailed the 60-year partnership between the U.S. and Kenya. https://t.co/vFaXUPelnA
A state dinner for Kenya at the White House will count actors LeVar Burton and Sean Penn and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell among its guests. https://t.co/kONg1Fs13D
Guests for state dinner for Kenya at White House include: -Actor Sean Penn -Adam Silver, commissioner of NBA -Ruth Porat of Google -George Soros' son Alex Soros & Huma Abedin -Brad Paisley, country music singer -Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart -Actor Wilmer Valderrama, known for…
President Ruto’s visit to the White House comes as America seeks to counter the influence of China and Russia in the region ⬇️ https://t.co/4qubd28k7T
On the guest list for tonight's Kenya state dinner at the White House: Singer-songwriter Don McLean, most famous for "American Pie." South Korea's president went viral after unexpectedly performing the song for Biden at a state dinner one year ago. https://t.co/tbcrMyFCES
Kenyan President Ruto's historic visit comes at an important moment for our two nations. I honor our two countries' long friendship rooted in our shared commitment to fostering peace, security, and prosperity in Africa. https://t.co/HZ15d8me3K
Guests set to attend tonight's state dinner with Kenya, per pool: Sean Penn, Hunter Biden, Roger Goodell, LeVar Burton, Michaela Cole, Don McLean, Sheryl Sandberg, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Huma Abedin, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Wilmer Valderrama.
Sean Penn, LeVar Burton and Wilmer Valderrama are among the entertainment figures on the guest list for tonight’s state dinner at the White House for Kenya https://t.co/owOyQgkTFx
Among the invite's for tonight's White House state dinner for Kenya's President William Ruto: Wilmer Valderrama https://t.co/ZZPzLCxX4W
Welcome to the White House, President Ruto. https://t.co/QUlBDD8wkr
President Ruto, Obama discuss Africa’s future in Washington ,meeting https://t.co/2PL50tuPhq