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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>United States President Joe Biden and his wife Jill honoured visiting Kenyan President William Ruto at a glittering state dinner at the White House on Thursday.<\/b><\/p>\n

The hundreds of guests were treated to stunning views of Washington, a knockout menu, and a healthy dose of celebrities.<\/p>\n

This included actor LeVar Burton of \u201cStar Trek: The Next Generation\u201d fame, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and former President Bill Clinton.<\/p>\n

Another ex-president, Barack Obama, popped into the dining pavilion early in the evening but did not stay for the dinner.<\/p>\n

During his toast to Ruto, Biden joked that attendees included \u201cmany members of the African diaspora, one who just left, Barack.”<\/p>\n

It was the sixth and largest state dinner thrown by Biden as his administration tries to rebuild ties with African businesses and governments.<\/p>\n

“There is a bright light at the White House tonight with our guests. They have been impressive and, and accommodating. And, you know, Jill and I are honoured to have you here,\u201d said Biden.<\/p>\n

Ruto is on a three-day state visit to the US that comes as Kenya prepares to deploy troops to Haiti, part of a United Nations-led effort to try quell gang violence there.<\/p>\n

In his toast, the Kenyan president said, \u201cwe proudly take a firm stance, shoulder to shoulder, for democracy in a world where troubles have shaken the faith of many”.<\/p>\n

Biden failed to keep a promise to visit Africa last year, but this week told Ruto he intended to visit the continent \u201cin February, after I\u2019m re-elected\u201d \u2014 a show of optimism about his prospects in November\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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