President William Ruto leaves the country for UK and USA

President William Ruto leaves the country for the first official trip since he assumed power to the UK and US. The Head of State will attend the burial of the late Queen Elizabeth II before leaving for US to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

“Strengthening our ties with the international community will catalyse the transformation of our country,” Ruto said.

President Ruto will first proceed to the United Kingdom where he will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II scheduled for Monday.

The Head of state is expected to be hosted for a dinner by King Charles III upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

After the funeral, the President will leave for the United States of America where he will attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

He expected to meet President Joe Biden and officials from the American chamber of commerce.