President Ruto Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camila at State House [Photos]

President William Ruto on Tuesday, October 31, hosted their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at State House, Nairobi.

The Head of State and First Lady Rachel Ruto received King Charles and Queen Camilla upon their arrival at State House on Tuesday morning. 

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were honoured with a 21-gun salute at State House. The two arrived in the country on Monday night. 

Their Majesties’ programme will include events and engagements in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.  

"Their Majesties will meet a diverse range of Kenyans reflecting the strong people-to-people ties that exist between our two nations, with a particular focus on Kenya’s young people.

"They will also spend time with conservationists, environmental activists, artists, entrepreneurs, veterans, the Kenya Wildlife Service, as well as schoolchildren. At the Coast, Her Majesty will spend time with survivors of gender-based violence, while His Majesty will engage with religious leaders who are working with UK-funded programmes to promote community cohesion," part of the statement by the British High Commission read in part.

The Royal Visit will also acknowledge the more painful aspects of the United Kingdom and Kenya’s shared history, including during the Emergency period (1952-1960).