King Charles welcomed by William Ruto at State House in Nairobi

King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a state visit to Kenya on Tuesday. Theyare welcomed by Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady at the State House in Nairobi.

The four-day trip has been billed as an opportunity to look to the future and build on the cordial ties between London and Nairobi.It is the British head of state's first visit to an African and Commonwealth nation since ascending the throne in September last year on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The British High Commission said the tour, which follows trips to Germany and France earlier this year, will "spotlight the strong and dynamic partnership between the UK and Kenya.