Biden praises Kenyan president for ‘bold leadership’ during state visit

US President Joe Biden and Kenya’s President William Ruto at the White House (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

US President Joe Biden on Thursday praised Kenya’s William Ruto for “his bold leadership” as the White House marked the first state visit to the United States by an African leader for more than 15 years.

Mr Ruto spoke of building a more promising future.