Kenya last had a White House state dinner in 2003. No African nation has had one since President George W. Bush honored Ghana’s President John Kufuor five years after that.

President Gerald Ford in a little more than two years from August 1974 to December 1976 hosted 33 state dinners – including four in May 1975 alone – during less than one term in the White House.

The White House released its menu for Thursday's state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, which includes lobster and short ribs. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

As Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a state visit, the White House and first lady Jill Biden revealed plans for Thursday's state dinner.

LeVar Burton and Stephanie Cozart Burton arrive at the Booksellers area of the White House for the State Dinner hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden for Kenya's President ...

Thursday's White House state dinner honoring Kenya's president offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, and some celebrity star power.

WASHINGTON — Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even ...