[PHOTOS] Ruto, Kagame hold talks ahead of inauguration

In Summary

• Ruto said they will work towards expanding the nations' mutual cooperation for the mutual benefits of their citizens.

• Kagame will be among the leaders who will attend Ruto's inauguration on Tuesday.

by SHARON MWENDE

13 September 2022 - 08:02

President-elect Willaim Ruto held talks with Rwanda President Paul Kagame during their meeting at the Karen Office on September 12,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

President-elect William Ruto on Monday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame at his Karen Office in Nairobi.

Kagame is the first sitting President to visit Ruto since he was declared the 5th President-elect of Kenya.

Rwanda President Paul Kagame during his meeting with President-elect William Ruto on September 12,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

In a statement, Ruto said they will work towards expanding the nations' mutual cooperation for the mutual benefit of their citizens.

"Kenya and Rwanda have a long-established relationship based not just on geography but mutual interests and long-standing partnerships on economic and security issues," he added.

President-elect Willaim Ruto and Rwanda President Paul Kagame during their meeting at the Karen Office on September 12,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

Kagame will be among the leaders who will attend Ruto's inauguration on Tuesday.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.

All presidents from the East African Community are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony at the 60,000-seat stadium.

President-elect Willaim Ruto and Rwanda President Paul Kagame during their meeting at the Karen Office on September 12,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER