President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto share a light moment during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro on the first day of the latter’s two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kenya President William Ruto, on Tuesday, April 4, began his two-day state visit to Rwanda, his first to the country since he was elected to head the east African country last year.
On his first day, Ruto took part in several activities including a joint press briefing with President Paul Kagame following a bilateral meeting between the two heads of state. At the same ceremony, the two witnessed the signing of nine cooperation agreements in different areas.
Both Rwanda and Kenya have for a long enjoyed cordial bilateral ties across different sectors of development.
President Ruto also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where he paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
Later in the evening, Kagame hosted President Ruto at a dinner gala.
On the second day, President Ruto flanked by President Kagame visited Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District, on April 5. He also visited IREMBO, an online platform through which Rwandans and foreigners apply for different public services.
Below is a pictorial to show the highlights of his visit to Rwanda.
Kenya President William Ruto, on Tuesday, April 4th, begun his two-day state visit to Rwanda, his first to the country since he was elected to head the east African country last year.
President William Ruto lays a wreath as he paid tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Courtesy. Courtesy
President Ruto and members of his delegation during a guided tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial 's permanent exhibitions that give insights into the causes and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda's ongoing efforts in fostering peace, unity, and reconciliation.on April 4.
A band of honor as President Paul Kagame receives President Ruto for a tête-à-tête meeting and a joint Press Conference at Village Urugwiro
President Ruto inspects the guard of honor mounted by Rwanda Defence Force to welcome President Ruto ahead of his tête-à-tête meeting with his host, and later a joint press conference at Village Urugwiro
A guard of honor mounted by Rwanda Defence Force to welcome President Ruto ahead of his tête-à-tête meeting with his host, and later a joint press conference at Village Urugwiro
President Kagame and Kenya President William Ruto at Village Urugwiro as a band of honor sing the national anthems of both countries.
The two Heads of State are now holding a tête-à-tête meeting before joining their delegations for a bilateral discussion on areas of mutual interest.
President Kagame and his guest address journalists during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro during his two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4.
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta and his counterpart Alfred Mutua at the signing of the agreement in Kigali, on Tuesday, April 4.The agreements signed include, education, agriculture, gender, correctional services, diplomatic training, ICT, health, youth, cooperative development, education, agriculture, and gender
President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto share a light moment during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro on the first day of the latter’s two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
The press conference was held at Village Urugwiro
Journalists follow President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro, on Tuesday, April 4.
The state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President took place at Kigali Convention Centre.
Some delegates who attended the state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President.
Israeli Ambassador to Rwanda, Ron Adam (Right) interacts with other delegates who attended the state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Kagame and Ruto toast during the state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Speaking at a Gala Dinner, President Kagame said "Rwanda and Kenya are brotherly countries, bound together by our membership in the EAC, and long-standing ties in language, culture, business, education, and other areas. The people-to-people ties between our countries remain strong"
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire interacts with the Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun at the state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Delegates at the state banquet hosted in honor of the visiting President at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Kenya President William Ruto delivers remarks during his visit at Carnegie Mellon University Africa on Tuesday, April 4. Courtesy
President Ruto at Carnegie Mellon University Africa on Tuesday, April 4
President William Ruto in group photo with students and staff during his visit at Carnegie Mellon University Africa on Tuesday, April 4. Courtesy
President William Ruto interacts with the Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire as He visits IREMBO, an online platform through which Rwandans and foreigners apply for different public services, in Kigali on Wednesday, April 5. Currently, over 100 government services are available on Irembo platform. Courtesy
Irembo staff during an interaction session with President Ruto on April 5
Kagame and Ruto arrive at Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District, on April 5.
Kenyan President William Ruto and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame tour Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District, on April 5. Courtesy
Kenya President William Ruto drives a soil preparation e-tractor during his visit at Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture in Bugesera District, on Wednesday, April 5. Ruto was flanked by President Paul Kagame during a tour of the state-of-the-art university that offers hands-on skills to students in modern agriculture and research. Courtesy
President Kagame and Ruto pose for a photo with students at Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District, on April 5.
President Kagame bids farewell to President William Ruto as he concludes his two-day State Visit to Rwanda.
President Kagame bids farewell to President William Ruto as he concludes his two-day State Visit to Rwanda.