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U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto at a State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive with President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya for a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2024. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas C. Emhoff arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States and The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, 67th Secretary of State of the United States arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Adam Silver and Maggie Grise arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Melinda French Gates and Rory Gates arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Caroline A. Wanga and Barkue Tubman arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Rhinesmith arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Janai Nelson arrives for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Joseph Nganga and Gladys Chi arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Natalie Biden and Rafael Hajjar arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Carolyn Booker arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation and Chasten Buttigieg arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: The Honorable Cedric L. Richmond and Raquel Richmond arrive for the State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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US President Joe Biden (2nd R), First Lady Jill Biden (R), Kenya’s President William Ruto (L) and Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto walk away after participating in a photo opportunity on the Grand Staircase of the White House on the occaasion of the State Dinner in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2024. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit
President Biden Hosts Kenyan President William Ruto For Official State Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 23: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wait to greet Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto as they arrive for a State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden is hosting President Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto’s visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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