[PHOTOS] Display of fashion and class at Biden's State banquet

In Summary

President Biden was in a black tuxedo suit while Jill was in a royal blue gown.
Ruto was in a navy blue suit with a bow tie with Mama Rachel donning a long goldish black dress with a spiral-like pattern at the bottom.

by SHARON MWENDE

24 May 2024 - 08:25

Thursday evening was a time to dress up and dine with President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto at the White House. Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2mPyDy3

President William Ruto, his host counterpart Joe Biden and their spouses Mama Rachel Ruto and Jill Biden ahead of the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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Thursday evening was a time to dress up and dine with President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto at the White House.

The two had been hosted by President Joe Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden for a State banquet.

With no particular dress code theme, attendees were free to pick their favourite.

US President Joe Biden toasting during the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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The Bidens were first to arrive, alongside the Rutos.

President Biden was in a black tuxedo suit while Jill was in a royal blue gown.

Ruto was in a navy blue suit with a bow tie with Mama Rachel donning a long goldish black dress with a spiral-like pattern at the bottom.

President William Ruto and US First Lady Jill Biden at the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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The two presidents got time to toast as the dinner went on.

According to New York Time, former US President Barack Obama, and who had earlier on met with Ruto, was a surprise guest at the banquet.

President William Ruto toasting during the US State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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President William Ruto, his host counterpart Joe Biden and their spouses Mama Rachel Ruto and Jill Biden during the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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President William Ruto, his host counterpart Joe Biden and their spouses Mama Rachel Ruto and Jill Biden ahead of the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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US President Joe Biden and Kenya's First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto at the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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President William Ruto, his host counterpart Joe Biden and their spouses Mama Rachel Ruto and Jill Biden ahead of the State Banquet on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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