William Ruto Receives Heroic Welcome As He Begins His 3-Day US State Visit

• President William 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
• This is the second phase of the US State Visit after Atlanta, where the President pitched camp for two days

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 officially begun his three-day state visit to the United States of America.

Who welcomed William Ruto in Washington, DC?

State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed indicated that Wednesday, May 22, officially marks the beginning of Ruto's three-day State visit to the United States of America at President Joe Biden's invitation.

Ruto and Mama Rachel arrived at Joint Andrews Air Force Base, where they were welcomed by US First Lady Jill Biden 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.

"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.

This is the second phase of the US State Visit after Atlanta, where the President pitched camp for two days and promoted Kenya as a top investment destination in Africa.

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

• President William Ruto apologised to one of his daughters after touring Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
• Photos of the first family at the Tyler Pery 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