President William Ruto disembarks from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS




President William Ruto arrived at State House, Nairobi, Saturday evening, dressed in full Maasai regalia after attending the Maa Cultural Festival in Kajiado.

Ruto, who was the chief guest during the event, had also presided over the landmark handover of Amboseli National Park to the Maasai community. 

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President William Ruto poses for a photo at State House after returning from Kajiado, where he presided over the Maa cultural festival/PCS




The colourful 'homecoming' capped a day that celebrated culture, conservation, and devolution.

He was accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit and President William Ruto in Kajiado on November/PCS 



Ruto was clad in full regalia, featuring a bright red shúkà draped elegantly over his shoulder, complemented by intricately beaded jewellery.

He also wore a beaded belt and sandals, completing the traditional look often associated with Maasai elders and warriors.

Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit (left) with President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dressed in Maasai regalia walk into the State pavilion after returning from Kajiado on November/PCS
Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit (left) has a word with President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi outside the State pavilion on November 8, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto disembarks from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto clad in full Maasai regalia after disembarking from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto in full Maasai regalia after disembarking from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto disembarks from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto, after disembarking from a military chopper at State House on November 8, 2025/PCS