Ruto attends 40th anniversary of Eldoret Anglican Diocese

He was attending the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Anglican Church Diocese.

In Summary

•President Ruto had left the country on Friday evening joined other leaders in Brazzaville at the summit of the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Congo.

•On Sunday morning, Ruto in the company of his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto attended a church service at Uasini Gishu.

President William Ruto, First lady Rachel Ruto arriving at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
President William Ruto, First lady Rachel Ruto arriving at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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President William Ruto quietly jetted back into the country on Saturday night.

On Sunday morning, Ruto in the company of his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto attended a church service at Uasini Gishu.

The Head of State was at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service.

President Ruto had left the country on Friday evening joined other leaders in Brazzaville at the summit of the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Congo.

President William Ruto welcomed by the clergy at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
President William Ruto welcomed by the clergy at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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President William Ruto greets Archbishop at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
President William Ruto greets Archbishop at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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Congregation at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
Congregation at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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President William Ruto and First lady Rache Ruto arrive at ACK Diocese of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
President William Ruto and First lady Rache Ruto arrive at ACK Diocese of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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The summit  which was concluding on Sunday aimed to implement the first global coalition to restore 350 million hectares of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

This was  President's Ruto 39th trip since he assumed office last year in September.

It was at the summit that Ruto annoucned that Africans intending to travel to Kenya in 2024 will no longer need visas.

"By the end of this year, no African will need a visa to enter Kenya. The time has come to understand the importance of doing trade between us," he said.

The Head of State said the move is aimed at boosting trade with African countries.

Congregation following the sermon at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
Congregation following the sermon at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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President William Ruto, First lady Rachel Ruto arriving at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
President William Ruto, First lady Rachel Ruto arriving at ACK Diocese of Eldoret for its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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Aerial view at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
Aerial view at ACK Diocese of Eldoret during its 40th Anniversary Service, Uasin Gishu on October 29, 2023
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