Friday, May 24, 2024 –President William Ruto, on Thursday May 23, afternoon, met with former United States of America U.S.A president Barrack Obama.
Making this update on his X social avenue, the head of State noted that he had a long productive engagement with Mr. Obama on matters leadership, peace and health. This is during the State dinner organised by President Joe Biden.
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According to Ruto, they also spent their time exchanging matters concerning democracy and climate changes in Africa as a whole.
“I have had a productive engagement with the Former President of the United States of America Barrack Obama.
“We exchanged views on democratic developments, climate and peace and security challenges in Africa,” revealed President William Ruto.
The two leaders further looked into how to leverage existing job opportunities and openings to increase youths employment in Africa.
“We reviewed opportunities available to Africa’s young and dynamic demographic in tech, innovation, higher and technical education and exchanged ideas on how Kenya and Africa can leverage on U.S. institutions and technological capacity to advance its interests. Blair House, Washington, D.C., USA,” Ruto added.
President William Ruto’s meeting with Obama took place at the White House in Washington D.C just minutes after he had a meeting with President Joe Biden where a State dinner was held.
Ruto is in the U.S for a week-long tour and with him is Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, a number of Cabinet Secretaries and governors.
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Governors present in the tour include Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga County, Susan Kihika(Nakuru), Wavinya Ndeti(Machakos), Gladys Wanga(Homa Bay), and Cicily Mbarire of Embu County.