A file photo of president William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua in State House. The sudden cancellation, announced by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, has sparked questions about Kenya's entanglement in international politics and Western pressure on President William Ruto regarding the decision to host his Iranian counterpart. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001477042/hard-questions-after-last-minute-cancellation-of-state-house-talksHowever, a subsequent alert from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua indicated that President Raisi would instead meet President Ruto at 7 am today, Wednesday. Following his meeting with President Ruto, President Raisi is expected to pay his respects by laying a wreath at the mausoleum of the late President Jomo Kenyatta before continuing his African visit, which also includes stops in Uganda and Zimbabwe. As a result of this sudden cancellation, questions have arisen regarding the cause of the confusion.

Source: Standard Digital July 12, 2023 16:21 UTC