President William Ruto’s Chief Guest President João Lourenço of Angola skipped the Mashujaa day celebrations in Kericho on Friday, October 20th, 2023.
.Angolan Foreign Minister Tete António explained that the President was to grace the historic event but was not seen in the event which ended at noon had planned to attend but couldn’t due to unforeseeable reasons.
“On behalf of the President, I would first like to convey his apologies. He would have loved to be here but for unforeseen reasons, he could not make it to Kericho but he sent you a warm greeting,” he said while speaking at the Kericho Green Stadium during the Mashujaa day celebrations.
On his part, President William Ruto also confirmed that the visiting President was in the country and would commence his official visit and discussion with the government on Saturday, October 21.
“He will be having his state visit tomorrow, Saturday, October 21st, 2023,” Ruto announced.
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