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President Joe Biden hosts state dinner for Kenya President Willian Ruto (56 images)

By Wade Sheridan

U.S. President Joe Biden hosts Kenyan President William Ruto for a state dinner at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Country music star Brad Paisley performed at the star-studded event, to which politicians and celebrities were invited.



Left to right, the first lady of Kenya, Rachel Ruto, Kenyan President, William Ruto, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose on the North Portico of the White House in Washington ahead of an official state dinner on May 23, 2024. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI
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An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years. Photo by Al Drago/UPI
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Biden speaks during a toast to Ruto. Photo by Al Drago/UPI
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Ruto speaks during a toast to Biden. Photo by Al Drago/UPI
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