Ruto arrives at the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, Georgia

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This is Ruto's first stop after his arrival at the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday morning.
The President who is on a three-day state visit of the US arrived in Atlanta, Georgia at around 10am US time.

20 May 2024 - 21:18

President William Ruto has arrived at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. https://rb.gy/8kmzwf

President William Ruto and his entourage arrive that the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 2024.
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President William Ruto has arrived at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is Ruto's first stop after his arrival at the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday morning.

The President who is on a three-day state visit of the US arrived in Atlanta, Georgia at around 10am US time.

Ruto who is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto then left for the Carter Center and arrived at around 2pm US time as his motorcade followed him closely.

President William Ruto, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto among other leaders when they arrived at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 2024.
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The President was warmly received at the centre accompanied by his Kenyan entourage and US government officials.

He took pictures at the lawn before he was ushered into the Carter Presidential Center.

Ruto was then received by one of Jimmy Carter's grandson's before they had a small chit chat.

President William Ruto and his entourage arrive the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 2024.
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Built in the ‘80s, the Carter Center and adjoining Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum sit on a 35-acre park east of Downtown Atlanta.

The center is surrounded by greenery and water and a nondenominational chapel close by.

The Carter Center, which is located at 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, has permanent exhibits that highlight Former president Jimmy Carter who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

President William Ruto greets US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman when he arrived at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia on May 20, 2024.
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