White House rituals: Ruto's reception that included a picture at the Resolute Desk

President William Ruto sits on President Joe Biden's seat in the Oval Office in the White House, Washington, D.C on May 23, 2024. [PCS, Standard]

I was standing on the White House lawn in the famed Rose Garden waiting to watch President William Ruto and his host US President Joe Biden walk along the corridor to the Oval Office.

Even though Ruto was yet to arrive, we were all buzzing with anticipation as the iconic walk has been immortalised over the years by various US presidents and their guests.