This year, as the United States and Kenya commemorate our 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the remarkable growth of our relationship. The U.S.-Kenya partnership is expanding from a regional to global one. Today, we, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States and President William S. Ruto of Kenya, reinforce our mutual…
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FACT SHEET: Kenya State Visit to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders’ agenda showcases how our…
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…
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…
Remarks by President Biden and President William Ruto of Kenya During Meeting with CEOs and Business Leaders
East Room 4:25 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Secretary Raimondo, thank you for the update you gave us. And I want to thank all the folks around this table for prioritizing a partnership that I think is really, really important and wi- — and will deliver dividends for both our countries. And finally, Mr. President, I…
Message to Congress on Intent to Designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally. I am making this designation in recognition of Kenya’s many years of contributions to…
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…
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 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…
White House Releases State Dinner Guest List
This evening, the President and the First Lady of the United States will host His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya & Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, for a State Dinner. The following is a complete list of expected guests: THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PRESIDENT OF…
