Kenyan President William Ruto and former U.S. President Barack Obama have held extensive talks on key issues affecting Africa, focusing on democratic developments, climate change, and security challenges. The meeting took place at Blair House on Wednesday during Ruto's historic state visit to the United States.
Washington, D.C. — Kenya n President William Ruto and former U.S. President Barack Obama have held extensive talks on key issues affecting Africa , focusing on democratic developments, climate change, and security challenges. The meeting took place at Blair House on Wednesday during Ruto's historic state visit to the United States .
The discussions also centred on expanding opportunities in technology, innovation, and education to capitalise on Africa's demographic dividend."We reviewed opportunities available to Africa's young and dynamic demographic in tech, innovation, higher and technical education," Ruto added. In Atlanta, Ruto met with the Kenyan diaspora and visited Spelman College to emphasise the importance of higher education in science and technology. He also explored opportunities in the creative economy at Tyler Perry Studios and potential investments at Coca-Cola. The day concluded with the inauguration of Vivo's first store and a dinner hosted by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
On Thursday, President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are scheduled to lay a wreath at Arlington Cemetery to honour American soldiers and historic figures. Later, they will hold a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss development opportunities.
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