Uhuru attends Kagame's inauguration

President Uhuru Kenyatta. file photo | nmg

What you need to know:

  • The plane carrying President Kenyatta and his delegation touched down at Kigali International Airport shortly after 10.00 a.m. East African time.
  • President Kenyatta was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
  • State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said the President is attending the inauguration to show Kenya's solidarity with the people of Rwanda and their Government.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Kigali to attend the inauguration of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame following his re-election in the August 4 polls.

President Kenyatta – who was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta – joins 20 Heads of State and Government from Africa and beyond as well as other dignitaries who are attending the inauguration ceremony at the Amahoro National Stadium in the capital city, Kigali.

The plane carrying President Kenyatta and his delegation touched down at Kigali International Airport shortly after 10.00 a.m. East African time.

State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said the President is attending the inauguration to show Kenya's solidarity with the people of Rwanda and their Government.

“Kenya and Rwanda have long been allies and friends. President Kagame's re-election renews that friendship and alliance, and we look forward to working together on matters of regional security, regional integration, and infrastructure,” Mr Esipisu adds.

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