Pomp and colour as Biden hosts Ruto for State banquet

The evening sun had set ushering time for the State banquet in honour of President William Ruto and his Kenyan delegation at at the White House.

A classic display of fashion unfolded as delegates arrived in style; women in beautiful dresses and men donning classic suits.

The State banquet had no dress code theme. This meant attendees were free to pick what was favourite for them.

The host President Joe Biden and his spouse Jill were first to arrive.

They walked hand in hand with Jill donning a blue long shiny dress designed with glitters as President Biden put on a black suit with a bow tie.

Their arrival was punctuated with tunes of musical instruments played by the millitary men.

The two had minutes of photo session outside the White House before taking a position on the red carpet to welcome President Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel.

Mama Rachel wore a long goldish black dress with a spiral-like pattern at the bottom.

She alighted from the left side of the vehicle and walked to meet President Ruto who donned a dark navy blue suit and a bow tie

They joined President Biden for a photograph session and were later joined by Ruto's daughters who looked stunning in long red and black dresses.

They were then ushered into the White House where they met the delegation that had been invited to the State Dinner including Former President Barrack Obama.

As it approached 8pm, toasts were made by the two presidents.

"I want to share the strong history that we share with President Ruto. ..May God God hold you in the palm of his hand, To Kenya!" Biden said as he made the toast amid cheers from the attendees.

In a rejoinder, Ruto said:

"This partnership has kept us strong, effective and dynamic.. a toast to the continued long life of Joe Biden and first lady," Ruto said as he was also treated to cheers from the delegations.