U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has arrived in Kenya.
Karibu #Kenya to @FLOTUS! Your visit deepens the #USKenyaPartnership! #FLOTUSinAfrica2018 pic.twitter.com/kgudRqELcH
— U.S. Embassy Nairobi (@USEmbassyKenya) October 4, 2018
Her plane touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at around 9pm.
She was received by Kenya’s First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and U.S. envoy Robert F. Godec.
Delighted to receive and welcome US First Lady Melania Trump to #Kenya. Tomorrow, we will visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust before heading to State House for talks and later the Kenya National Theatre for a showcase of Kenyan creative cultural performances | @FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/FT0Suld9pI
— The First Lady Kenya (@FirstLadyKenya) October 4, 2018
Earlier on Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted about his wife’s visit to Africa saying:
Our country’s great First Lady, Melania, is doing really well in Africa. The people love her, and she loves them! It is a beautiful thing to see.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2018
“Our country’s great First Lady, Melania, is doing really well in Africa. The people love her, and she loves them! It is a beautiful thing to see.” the tweet read
Melania Trump has so far visited Ghana and Malawi in her first solo international trip that will also see her head to Egypt.
Thank you Ghana! ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/d34cqFyRdN
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 4, 2018
In Ghana, Melania Trump visited the Cape Coast Castle, one of about 40 “slave castles” built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders.
““It’s very emotional… I will never forget (the) incredible experience and the stories that I heard,” she said after seeing the dungeons and walking through the “door of no return,” the castle’s final exit toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Day two in #Ghana was so impactful. My visit to Cape Coast castle was a solemn reminder of a time in our history that should never be forgotten. Thank you to Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta & the chieftains for the warm welcome & cultural ceremony. #FLOTUSinAfrica2018 pic.twitter.com/pdf9yrmQL8
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 3, 2018