President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga met on Tuesday evening during a State Banquet hosted in honor of King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camila.

Pictures of the two seen by this writer, captured the two leaders in a jovial mood exchanging pleasantries as Mr Odinga greeted the King.

However, they did not sit at the same table, perhaps due to protocol.

Odinga, who was accompanied by Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, sat next to Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru. Notably, near Mr Odinga was US Ambassador Meg Whitman.


On his first day visit to Kenya, King Charles III visited the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum, where the King and President Ruto laid a wreath in honor of independence-era freedom fighters.

Their Majesties were also taken through the country's pre and post-independence un-edited history, which included visiting a camp of martyrs, that symbolizes a place of remembrance, healing and renewal.

His Majesty and President Ruto then laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, dedicated to honour freedom fighters and liberators who contributed to Kenya’s unity, peace and liberty.