Sunday, September 18, 2022 –Newly-elected President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto have flown out of the country to the United Kingdom UK.
In an update seen by this writer on Sunday September 18 afternoon, the couple will be attending the burial ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II before taking another flight to the United States of America USA.
“Strengthening ties with the international community will catalyse the transformation of our country. Departed for London, UK to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s burial. Later I will join world leaders for the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York,” he said.
The head of State was in the company of Kiharu Member of Parliament MP Ndindi Nyoro, Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, among others.
They will make their first stop at the United Kingdom where he will attend the State funeral of the departed monarch to be held at Westminster Abbey.
Ruto will be among the 500 top foreign dignitaries to attend the ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2022.
Upon touching down in the UK, the head of State also new commander-in-chief will be hosted for a dinner by King Charles III.
And while in the US, President Ruto be attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled this Wednesday.