Editor's Review

This is the first time Raila Odinga has been seen at State House since President Ruto was elected into office. 

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday, October 31, attended a state banquet in honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at State House, Nairobi. 

The banquet was organised by President William Ruto in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla who are in the country for a four-day state visit. 

In the televised dinner at State House, Odinga was seen having a chat with CS Alfred Mutua and UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala.

The former Prime Minister was accompanied by National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi. 

Azimio leader Raila Odinga attends a state banquet in honour of King Charles III at State House, Nairobi. 

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At the same time, Odinga was spotted engaging National Security Advisor Monica Juma. 

This is the first time Odinga has been seen at State House since President Ruto was elected into office in August 2022. 

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the country on Monday night and were both greeted with a ceremonial welcome at State House where they were honoured with a 21-gun salute at State House.

The King and Queen would later proceed to Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi County where the former laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior to commemorate those whose lives were lost in war and in the struggle for Kenya's independence. 

King Charles III later proceeded to a City Shamba at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Kayole, Nairobi. 

Their majesties are expected to have further engagements in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.