Burundi President arrives in Kenya ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations
Monday, May 31st, 2021 11:58 | By
President of Burundi General Evariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Kenya for a two-day state visit.
President of Burundi General Evariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Kenya for a two-day state visit.
President Ndayishimiye, who landed in Kisumu on Monday morning, was accompanied by his wife Burundi First Lady Angeline Ndayubaha Ndayishimiye.
"The visiting Burundi Head of State and the First Lady will be received later today by their hosts, President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at State Lodge, Kisumu," State House said in a statement.
The Burundi President was received at the airport by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Defence Cabinet Secretary Rachel Omamo.
President Ndayishimiye will be the guest of honour at the Madaraka Day celebrations to be held in Kisumu tomorrow.
