Kenya President William Ruto leaves for first official visit to UK, US

President William Ruto of Kenya is among world leaders who will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom.

Ruto left the country Sunday afternoon accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Kiharu MP Ndidi Nyoro, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials among others.

This will be Ruto’s first official visit to UK since his inauguration. On arrival, the president will be hosted for a dinner by King Charles III.

Her Majesty’s state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey before her coffin is transported to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

After the funeral, president Ruto will then proceed to the United States of America (US) where he will attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

President Ruto will make his maiden presidential address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. He is also expected to meet President Joe Biden and officials from the American chamber of commerce.