[PHOTOS] Ruto leaves country for United Kingdom

The president is set to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

In Summary

• After the burial, Ruto will leave United Kingdom for the United States of America.

• Later in the week, Ruto will join world leaders for the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
18 September 2022 - 14:12

President William Ruto has left the country for London, United Kingdom to attend the late Queen Elizabeth II's burial, which will be held on Monday. https://bit.ly/3xzA1WV

President William Ruto at the airport on Sunday, September 18,2022.
President William Ruto at the airport on Sunday, September 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/FACEBOOK

President William Ruto has left the country for London, United Kingdom to attend the late Queen Elizabeth II's burial, which will be held on Monday.

He left on Sunday, marking his first official departure since he was sworn in as President on Tuesday.

President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel are leaving the country for UK.
President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel are leaving the country for UK.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/FACEBOOK

He was accompanied by the First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto.

"Strengthening our ties with the international community will catalyse the transformation of our country. Departed for London, United Kingdom to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s burial," he tweeted.

President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the airport on Sunday, September 18,2022.
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the airport on Sunday, September 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/FACEBOOK

After the burial, Ruto will leave United Kingdom for the United States of America.

He will join world leaders for the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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