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Ruto returns to The Hague after decade

Last time he was there was in 2013, then serving as Deputy President.

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by SHARON MWENDE

News08 May 2023 - 14:26
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In Summary


  • • Ruto returned to the city, this time around as President, as part of his two-day official visit to Netherlands.
  • • His motorcade, complete with outriders, was seen leaving the Kenyan Embassy for a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Noordeinde Palace.
President William Ruto with King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands at the The Hague on May 8,2023.

President William Ruto on Monday made a return to The Hague, the Dutch city where the International Criminal Court is headquartered.

The last time Ruto was in the city was in 2013, then serving as Deputy President.

He was a suspect facing criminal charges at the court relating to the 2007 post election violence.

The case in which he had been jointly charged with former radio journalist Joshua Sang was dropped in April 2016 due to lack of evidence.

Ruto returned to the city, this time around as President, as part of his two-day official visit to Netherlands.

The President's motorcade, complete with outriders, was seen leaving the Kenyan Embassy for a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Noordeinde Palace.

During the meeting, Ruto noted that Kenya values the cordial relations it enjoys with the Netherlands.

The leaders committed to strengthen ties between the two countries for the mutual prosperity of their citizens.

This includes enhancing trade in horticulture, livestock, tea and coffee, fruits, vegetables, fish and tobacco.

Ruto and the King also discussed the climate change challenge, Kenya’s agenda for green growth and wildlife conservation.

King Willem said Netherlands will continue supporting Kenya in the development of arid and semi-arid lands, rural domestic water supply and sanitation, health, infrastructure development and agricultural research.

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