[PHOTOS] Ruto arrives in South Africa for State visit

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026, ahead of a state visit, wherethey were received by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relationsand Cooperation, Alvin Botes. /PCS

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Ruto and the First Lady landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base on Wednesday and were received by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes.

The visit is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, regional peace and security, and other areas of mutual interest between Kenya and South Africa.

Ruto's trip comes as Nairobi and Pretoria seek to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, with discussions expected to cover opportunities for increased collaboration between the two African economies.

The President is also expected to hold talks with South African leaders as part of the official programme of the state visit.

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026 /PCS

Military guards ofhonour march alongside the red carpet during the arrival of President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, SouthAfrica, on June 3, 2026 /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026 /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026 /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026, wherethey were received by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relationsand Cooperation, Alvin Botes. /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026, wherethey were received by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relationsand Cooperation, Alvin Botes. /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026, wherethey were received by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relationsand Cooperation, Alvin Botes. /PCS

President WilliamRuto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base inPretoria, South Africa, on June 3, 2026/PCS