[PHOTOS] Ruto meets US entrepreneurs and scholars in Arizona

In Summary

• The DP was accompanied by ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi among other leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza.

• The aim for the meeting was to discuss re-imagining the economy for inclusive and shared prosperity.

by PURITY WANGUI

04 March 2022 - 11:39

Deputy President William Samoei Ruto during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.

Deputy President William Samoei Ruto on Thursday met with US leaders, entrepreneurs and scholars at the Arizona State University.

During the meeting, they discussed how to re-imagine the economy for inclusive and shared prosperity.

Deputy President William Ruto and associates during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.

The DP was accompanied by ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi who is also a coalition partner in the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

"Supporting small businesses through training, financing, removing bottle-necks and creating a conducive environment in the sector is the surest way to grow the economy; from the bottom," Ruto said in a tweet.

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.

Deputy President William Ruto took a break from his political campaigns for a 12-day tour to the United States, United Kingdom and Qatar.

Leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars and students present during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.

Crowd during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.

Deputy President and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi during the meeting in Arizona State University on Thursday, March 4, 2022.
Image: Twitter, William Samoei Ruto.