Biden woos Kenya’s Ruto with state visit, major ally status

Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on May 23, 2024. – President Biden announced that he intends to name Kenya as the first major non-NATO US ally in sub-Saharan Africa, as he welcomed Ruto for a landmark state visit.

Greeting Ruto earlier in front of a colorful honor guard on the White House South Lawn, Biden emphasized that the two countries are “united by the same democratic values.” “I am confident, Mr President, that the partnership of the United States and Kenya will give us the solutions that the world so seriously needs,” he said.

“Democracy is obviously on the back foot globally and we see Kenya as an important, stable democracy in East Africa,” said a White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.The state dinner was to feature heirloom tomato soup, fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs and lobster, with banana ganache for dessert. Entertainers will include country music star Brad Paisley and a gospel choir.

The Democrat, who faces a rematch against Donald Trump in November’s presidential election, quipped on Wednesday that he does plan to visit Africa — next February when starting a new term. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Governor Yusuf also issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Aminu Ado Bayero and four other former first-class chiefs to vacate the palace and hand over all emirate property to the office of the Deputy Governor. Governor Yusuf made…

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