Sample place settings are seen atop a sequined table cloth with a colorful flower arrangement during a preview of Thursday's state dinner with Kenya, at the White House in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
During the visit, Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, will be the guests of honor during a formal black-tie event at the White House.
"[Thursday] night, we mark the 60th anniversary of the United States’ partnership with Kenya with an elegant dinner under the stars, in a pavilion made almost entirely of glass, looking up at our one sky," Jill Biden said. "While outside, night surrounds us, inside, guests will be brought together over the glow of candles, in a space saturated with warm pinks and reds."
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The main course of fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs, butter-poached lobster, citrus butter, baby kale, and a sweet corn purée is shown by White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
They will then move on to fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs and butter-poached lobster with citrus butter, baby kale and sweet corn purée.
Dessert will include a white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest.
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First lady Jill Biden gestures upward while speaking about how the state dinner with Kenya’s President William Ruto will be "under the stars." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Entertainment will include the Howard Gospel Choir and Brad Paisley, in honor of President and First Lady Ruto’s love of gospel and country music.
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"As guests leave, their path illuminated by our one moon, I hope they will be filled with that same warmth I felt on my visits to Kenya — that of a friendship that will endure, helping create a shining and prosperous tomorrow," Jill Biden said. "Every detail of this state dinner has been thoughtfully planned by so many people from across our government — Joe and I could not have asked for a better team."
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
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