Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’oei said President William Ruto will embark on a state visit to the United States of America in MayThe president will, among other activities, visit Tyler Perry Studio and have a meeting with Tyler Perry and other Hollywood starsRuto’s meeting with Hollywood stars aims at unlocking the potential of the fast-growing Kenya’s film industry
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President William Ruto will meet top Hollywood stars during his tour of the US in May.
President William Ruto will tour the US in May this year. Photos: William Ruto/Ivan Apfel
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William Ruto’s visit to the US
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’oei disclosed that the head of state will tour the US during a state visit in May 2024.
Sing’oei said that Ruto’s visit to the US was the first state visit to the US by an African president since 2018.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange, Sing’oei disclosed that meeting Hollywood stars was part of the president’s itinerary.
Kenya’s creative industry potential
He said Ruto was aware of Kenya’s creativity levels and was committed to offering the support he could to grow the film and entertainment sector.
“Our country is truly blessed regarding creativity; it is a growing sector. Our young people are in the business of creating content, and we are talking about theatre, entertainment and film,” Sing’oei explained.
The PS confirmed that Ruto would visit Tyler Perry Studios in Georgia, Atlanta, and meet with the proprietor, Tyler Perry.
William Ruto’s meeting with Tyler Perry
“During his US visit, the president will visit Tyler Perry Studio and meet with Tyler Perry himself and a number of players in the Hollywood ecosystem,” added the PS.
According to the government official, Ruto will converse with Perry and other Hollywood stars about the opportunities and plan to unlock Kenya’s film industry.
“They will talk about how we can work together to unlock the film potential in Kenya. That will be the first part of his tour that will culminate in a meeting with Kenyans in Atlanta,” expounded Song’oei.
He said Kenya has a huge diaspora community in Atlanta whose input on investment opportunities in Kenya and the US was valuable.
In 2023, Ruto said that Kenya was working on a deal with Grammy Awards to shoot many movies in the country.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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