Photos: Ruto tours Uhuru Gardens ahead of King Charles III visit next week

President William Ruto with Defence CS Aden Duale, Chief of Defence Forces Lt-Gen Francis Ogolla, and other leaders during a visit at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. [PCS]

The royal couple will visit Kenya from October 31 to November 3, 2023, as part of their first official tour to Africa since Charles ascended the throne in May 2023.

President William Ruto interacts with students during his visit to Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. [PCS]

The visit is expected to strengthen the bilateral ties between Kenya and the UK, as well as celebrate the shared history and culture of the two nations.

On Tuesday, October 24, King Charles III and Queen Carmilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Kenya's independence and honor the UK-Kenyan community.

The event was attended by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK Manoah Esipisu, and other leaders.

Their majesties praised the achievements and contributions of the Kenyan diaspora and expressed their admiration for Kenya's culture, diversity, and resilience.

"The King and Queen welcomed members of the UK-Kenyan community to Buckingham Palace ahead of next week's State Visit to the country," the Royal Family posted on X.