×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

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

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.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in