Congress Speaker Johnson declines request for Ruto to address joint sitting

When President Joe Biden posed for a photo with President William Ruto and First Lady Rachael during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022 at the White House. [Courtesy, White House]

US Congress Speaker Mike Johnson has been blasted for declining a request that would see President William Ruto address a joint sitting during his visit.

Although some sources said the move comes following an objection by key lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Raj Shah who is Johnson's deputy chief of staff said due to scheduling restraints, they could not accommodate a request for remarks before a joint session.