Tanzania President John Magufuli in Kenya For his First State Visit

KENYA: Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli is in Kenya for a two-day visit starting today Oct 31, making it his first such visit to the country since he became president.

President John Pombe Magufuli (Left) and President Uhuru Kenyatta (Right)

Dr Magufuli, who was formally received by his host President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, was accorded full military honours complete with a 21-gun salute.

Deputy President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretaries, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Samson Mwathethe and other senior government officials were also present at State House to receive the Tanzanian leader.

The two presidents will later lead their delegations in bilateral talks, after which they will hold a joint press briefing at State House later today.

Magufuli’s visit is an opportunity to strengthen the ties between the two countries. It is also an opportunity to address issues of regional trade.

Via Business Daily