“Is that Raila Odinga?”: William Ruto Stuns Kenyans after Including Raila in His China Entourage, Makes Fashion Statement
President William Ruto made a notable entrance into China on Monday, September 2.
Did Raila Odinga join Ruto on his trip to China?
The president traveled to Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit.
He was joined by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Raila Odinga, who is the candidate for Kenya’s African Union Commission chairperson.
Photos posted on Ruto’s X account showed them stepping onto a red carpet after disembarking from a Kenya Airways flight.
The president sported a relaxed look with a sweatshirt, dark trousers, and sneakers, while Rachel opted for casual black slacks, a loose-fitting jacket, and a black top.
Raila Odinga followed behind, donning his characteristic fedora and a dark Kaunda suit.
A military parade and dance troupe greeted the visitors.
Ruto noted, “China has long been a reliable development partner, enhancing our infrastructure significantly. We are eager to build on this relationship to expedite our progress.”
Many Kenyans were surprised by Raila’s presence on the trip, with some noting that Ruto chose a Kenya Airways flight over a private jet, unlike his previous US visit.
Here are some of the sentiments:
@omwambaKE:
“Is that Raila Odinga, or am I seeing my things?”
fredrickmaina95:
“You have taken the begging bowl to China.”
@jakesgyal:
“The traitor is accompanying you.”
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@kijanaGachagua:
“Nice. I see this time round, you did not hire a private jet.”
@omondirana:
“Good job for promoting the national airline.”
Did Charlene Ruto accompany Ruto to the US?
In other news, Ruto’s trip to the US was marked by a lot of pomp and color with his three daughters and wife Rachel.
However, Charlene was not in sight, leaving Kenyans to wonder where she was.
The lover of bees did not travel to the US with her siblings and was back in Kenya to the amusement of many.
“Is that Raila Odinga?”: William Ruto Stuns Kenyans after Including Raila in His China Entourage, Makes Fashion Statement
