I can assure you the rains are a blessing – King Charles III

The King said as the showers pour, the country will need it for the targeted of 50 billion

In Summary
  • He made the comments while speaking to young entrepreneurs at the Eastlands Embakasi Library.
  • The King had had earlier planted a tree at State House, Nairobi, together with Queen Consort Camilla, President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.
King Charles III speaking to young entrepreneurs at the Eastlands Embakasi Library on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
King Charles III speaking to young entrepreneurs at the Eastlands Embakasi Library on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Image: MANNY ONYANGO
King Charles III with President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.
King Charles III with President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

King Charles III on his official first day visit did not fail to notice the rain that started in the morning.

He described the rains in the country as a blessing, saying both last night’s and this morning’s showers were something people were looking forward to.

“I can assure you the rains are a blessing, it rained last night,” he said.

The King also said as the showers pour, the country will need it for the targeted of 50 billion trees by President William Ruto.

“Your President mentioned he is targeting to plant 59 billion trees, that’s a good thing,” he said.

He made the comments while speaking to young entrepreneurs at the Eastlands Embakasi Library.

The King had had earlier planted a tree at State House, Nairobi, together with Queen Consort Camilla, President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.

His Majesty was accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, and Education PS Belio Kipsang among other leaders.

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