Rachel Ruto Everywhere in the world, as a means of transportation, motorcades, and escorts are known by government officials, especially in Africa when it comes to the high-ranking ones, the long queue of their motorcades surpasses the number of vehicles available in some commercial motor parks. The norm was, however, changed in Kenya, on Thursday, as First Lady of the country, Rachel Ruto arrived at the Mtongwe Naval base in a boat.
First Lady Rachel is at the Mtongwe Naval base in advance of the arrival of her husband, President William Ruto; Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as they count down to receive King Charles III and Queen Camilla Charles at the naval base.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in Kenya for a four-day visit amidst the king’s tour to the commonwealth nations. King Charles III is bided to visit the Mtongwe Naval base as Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Mtongwe Naval base is located in the Likoni area in the South of Mombasa Island and cuts across the Likoni Ferry Channel.
As Captain General of the Royal Marines, King Charles III and his queen, Camilla, will receive a ceremonial welcome at the Mtongwe Naval base where a program to showcase Kenya’s first Marine Commando Unit, trained by the British Royal Marines will be unveiled.
Recall that a 10-strong UK specialist training team from the Royal Marines 40 Commando provided intensive training for 26 Kenyan Marines for 12 weeks. The first set of the Royal Marines Training for Kenya Naval Officers was completed on May 5th, 2023.
Category: World-News
Tag: Kenya news First Lady king Charles III
Written by Omooba Alekuwodo (omoobaalekuwodo)
Published 11/2/2023 6:01:38 PM