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Ruto asks for a meeting with new Japanese PM in applause for historic win

By Denis Omondi | 6mos ago

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (L) and President William Ruto. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto has extended a formal invitation to the new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just hours after her historic election.

Takaichi, 64, won the Tuesday vote, which makes her the first woman to hold the position after 103 men.

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