Kenya President, First Lady visiting Atlanta

ATLANTA — The president and first lady of Kenya are visiting Atlanta this week.

Both President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto will spend Monday and Tuesday in Atlanta ahead of a visit to the White House later this week.

“On behalf of our great city, it is our honor to welcome President and First Lady Ruto to Atlanta. I look forward to learning how we can further strengthen our cultural and economic partnerships, as well as joining fellow leaders in providing the world-class hospitality for which Atlanta is renowned,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

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Ruto will meet with civic leaders in Atlanta and discuss strategies for affordable housing, according to a news release.

The visit marks 60 years of diplomatic ties between the United States and Kenya.

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