President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya were honored with a state dinner at the White House, marking the sixth state dinner hosted by President and First Lady Biden and the first for an African leader since 2008. The dinner featured a menu of American staples, performances by Brad Paisley and the Howard University Gospel Choir, and a gathering of over 500 notable guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris impressed with their fashion choices, while President Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff opted for classic attire.