DP William Ruto left in dark during the visit of Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan

 

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu in Nairobi. FILE

Deputy President William Ruto kept in the dark by the State House, Nairobi during the reception of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on Tuesday.


President Suluhu arrived at State House, Nairobi in the afternoon and was welcomed by her host President Uhuru Kenyatta.


After their respective national anthems and that the EAC anthem, Suluhu was granted a 21-gun salute before inspecting a guard of honour paraded outside the State House.


Uhuru introduced Suluhu to the Cabinet Secretaries before starting the private talks between the two heads of state.


When contacted for a comment, the office of the DP said there was no invite made regarding today’s event.


"I can confirm there was no invite received. But you can check with State House," Ruto's director of communication Emmanuel Talam said.


Whether the DP will later show up during Suluhu's visit remains to be misery.


DP Ruto hosted Rev. Daniel Lotuno of AIC Ilmasin, Kiserian at his Karen resident home, concurrently when his boss was welcoming Suluhu.