South Portico 4:03 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, when are you going to Africa, sir? PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go? Q “When you want to go”? PRESIDENT BIDEN: When do you want to go? Q When do I want to go? I’ll go with you, sir. (President Ruto arrives.) PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome. PRESIDENT RUTO: Thank you very much, Mr. President. PRESIDENT…
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First Lady Jill Biden to Host Kenya State Dinner Media Preview and Spousal Program Events with First Lady Rachel Ruto
As part of the State Visit with the Republic of Kenya, First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner Media Preview and a series of events in celebration of the continuing friendship between the two countries. Dr. Biden traveled to Kenya in February 2023 as First Lady and in 2010 and 2011 as Second…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya at a State Luncheon
U.S. State DepartmentWashington, D.C. 1:10 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. I — I will start, of course, by thanking our extraordinary Secretary Blinken. You have been traveling the world at record pace. That you are standing still at this moment is an extraordinary feat — (laughter) — given all you…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya During a Moderated Conversation on Digital Inclusion in Africa
U.S. Chamber of CommerceWashington, D.C. 11:57 A.M. EDT AMBASSADOR WHITMAN: Well, good morning — almost good afternoon — and thank you both for joining us. It’s really a privilege for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and, I think, our audience. So, Madam Vice President, I’ll start with you if you don’t mind. So, you have…
Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya in Joint Press Conference
East Room 1:29 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Please have a seat. Mr. President, six decades ago, when Kenya declared its independence, President Lyndon Baines Johnson wrote a letter from our nation to yours. And he said, “May the responsibilities of freedom wake the best that is in you.” Today, we mark 60…
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the State Visit of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024. The upcoming visit will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and will celebrate a partnership that is delivering…
Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya at State Dinner
South Lawn PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, welcome to the White House. The White House never looked this good. (Applause.) There is a — a bright light in the White House tonight with our guests. They have been impressive and — and accommodating. And, you know, Jill and I are honored to have you here and —…
Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 10:22 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good morning. (Applause.) Hold the rain off. President Ruto, Mrs. Ruto, and your three lovely daughters, who are here to my left, ni- — welcome. Welcome, welcome, welcome. And to all the distinguished guests. On behalf of myself and Jill, Vice President, the Second Gentleman, and the American…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President William Ruto of Kenya
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President William Ruto of Kenya today to thank him for answering Haiti’s call to serve as the lead nation of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. They welcomed the successful vote at the United Nations Security Council yesterday authorizing the MSS to bring relief to the people of…
Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 11:06 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, welcome back to the Oval. I — it’s great to have you here. And today, we celebrate 60 years of partnership between Kenya and the United States. And during that time, our partnership has gone from delivering for our nations to delivering for the region and…
