Jill Biden

Questions still linger about when, and even if, Biden will announce a 2024 campaign, even though he's repeatedly indicated he'll run for reelection.

[ his 2024 presidential campaign](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/15/trump-launches-2024-presidential-bid-fec-records-show/?sh=5ab734966bcf) in November, and former Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley last week became the second major Republican to launch a 2024 bid. [ and poll after poll](https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/02/06/most-democrats-dont-want-biden-to-run-in-2024-ap-norc-poll-finds/?sh=412f482f7196) has shown Democratic voters want him to step aside to allow a younger candidate to emerge as the 2024 nominee. Biden has racked up numerous accomplishments as president, such as signing a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, curtailing the Covid-19 pandemic and enacting the first new federal gun control laws in decades, which he credits for [ Democrats’ surprisingly strong performances](https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2022/11/09/not-a-red-wave-but-a-ripple-biggest-surprises-from-election-night/?sh=165912e6e35d) in the midterm elections. The president has also recently been plagued by a [ special counsel investigation](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/01/12/who-is-robert-hur-the-special-counsel-investigating-bidens-classified-documents/?sh=28e69adf34ba) into his potential mishandling of classified documents and a federal investigation into possible financial and gun crimes involving his son, Hunter, though there’s no obvious tie between the president and allegations surrounding Hunter Biden. Bush and Bill Clinton at similar points in their first terms, according to [ FiveThirtyEight](https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/). Trump launched his 2020 campaign on June 18, 2019, while Obama announced his 2012 reelection bid on April 4, 2011. [Biden Says He Plans To Run For Reelection In 2024](https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/03/25/biden-says-he-plans-to-run-for-reelection-in-2024/?sh=5e8723b856a0) (Forbes) [Most Democrats Don’t Want Biden To Run In 2024, AP-NORC Poll Finds](https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/02/06/most-democrats-dont-want-biden-to-run-in-2024-ap-norc-poll-finds/?sh=412f482f7196) (Forbes) [Not A Red Wave But A Ripple: Biggest Surprises From Election Night](https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2022/11/09/not-a-red-wave-but-a-ripple-biggest-surprises-from-election-night/?sh=165912e6e35d) (Forbes) [Who Is Robert Hur, The Special Counsel Investigating Biden's Classified Documents?](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/01/12/who-is-robert-hur-the-special-counsel-investigating-bidens-classified-documents/?sh=28e69adf34ba) (Forbes) [Trump Launches 2024 Presidential Bid](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/15/trump-launches-2024-presidential-bid-fec-records-show/?sh=5ab734966bcf) (Forbes) Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence, have strongly indicated they will also run for the GOP nomination. Biden has faced immense scrutiny over his age and the challenges it may present. The first lady then responded, “Are you not believing this, Darlene? “Darlene, he’s just not done.” [ Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/jill-biden-joe-biden-reelection-1659403d211d40212abbfef3b9847491) the president has “not finished what he’s started,” even as a lack of a formal 2024 campaign at this point has left some Democrats [ antsy](https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/22/bidenworld-joe-may-not-run-2024-00083905).

US First Lady Jill Biden with First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto at JKIA, Nairobi on February 24,2023. Image: ENOS TECHE.

"I have many incredible memories here. She arrived in the country on Friday in what is her third visit, and first as the US First Lady. - She arrived in the country on Friday in what is her third visit, and first as the US First Lady.

This is after Jill landed in the country few minutes at 1630hrs on Friday from Namibia where she delivered a keynote address to students on the role of young ...

government’s support through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Jill will be in the country until Sunday Feb 26, 2023. A media dispatch indicate that after the State House meeting, the First Lady and her host will participate in a women's empowerment reception with U.S.

US First Lady Jill Biden with First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and EAC CS Rebecca Miano at JKIA on February 24,2023. Image: ENOS TECHE.

"You're quite an impressive group. "I love seeing this. - The Women of Peace 'Chama' invited both Jill and her Kenyan counterpart Rachel Ruto to seat in one of their sessions on Saturday.

Speaking at State House where she was hosted by her Kenyan counterpart Rachel Ruto, Jill explained that her trip to Kenya was motivated by the need to ...

When women earn money they invest it into the community, when women get the opportunities that they deserve, there is no limit to what they can do,” Dr. Ahead of her African trip, the White House said Dr. “Women are the engine behind the community.

Jill Biden has given one of the clearest indications yet that her husband will run for a second term, despite the US president struggling to dispel ...

"I thought, oh, it's just something on my eye, you know," she said. He said: "God love her. "I know that I will know when it's enough," she said. He's not finished what he's started. She added: "He says he's not done. Jill Biden has dropped the strongest hint yet that President Joe Biden will run for a second term - saying there is "pretty much" nothing left to do but work out the time and place for the announcement.

US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in ...

[AFP](http://www.afp.com)) - US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades. During her visit to Namibia, Biden said the United States was committed to helping African nations get a louder voice at the UN and other international bodies. US First Lady Jill Biden (4th R) interacts with youth at Shujaaz Konnect Festival during her visit to learn about a popular comic book that educates youth about sexual health and gender-based violence in Nairobi on February 25, 2023.

U.S. first lady Jill Biden is close to wrapping up her five-day visit to two African countries.

Founded in 2009 by Rachel Ruto, Kenya's first lady, the program promotes women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Part of that effort is also about countering China's influence on the continent that Beijing has achieved through increased trade and spending on roads and other public works projects. engagement with the nations of Africa, many of which feel overlooked by the United States. Agency for International Development and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to help teach young Kenyans how to avoid becoming infected with HIV, which causes AIDS. The first question: "What would you say if I told you I had a condom in my pocket right now?” Biden has been highlighting U.S.-backed efforts to empower these groups during a five-day, two-country visit to

First Lady Rachel Ruto has thrilled Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) after she took it upon herself to serve US First Lady Jill Biden the famous State House tea.

In Kenyan slang, “chai” translates to a bribe, especially one that is offered to police officers. Indeed, some time last December, the First Lady was pictured making tea at State House. Also read:

U.S. first lady Jill Biden is close to wrapping up her five-day visit to two African countries and is talking about safe sex and condoms.

Part of that effort is also about countering China’s influence on the continent that Beijing has achieved through increased trade and spending on roads and other public works projects. Founded in 2009 by Rachel Ruto, Kenya’s first lady, the program promotes women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion. The first question: “What would you say if I told you I had a condom in my pocket right now?” engagement with the nations of Africa, many of which feel overlooked by the United States. One woman said she opened a day-care center. More than 4,500 people were wounded. Agency for International Development and the Participants create “table banking” groups, pooling their resources so they can lend one another money they cannot get from traditional banks. “So I love seeing the young people here.” More than 200 people were killed, including 12 Americans. Biden has been highlighting U.S.-backed efforts to empower these groups during a five-day, two-country “These are issues that really all people need to talk about and yet, somehow, they don’t, and the consequences of not talking about it are so dire,” Biden told dozens of young people after talking with them about safe sex, condom use and birth control at the Shujaaz Konnect Festival, a local youth empowerment event.

It was a Saturday of learning for U.S. first lady Jill Biden in Kenya. She praised young adults for learning about safe sex and dating practices, ...

Part of that effort is also about countering China's influence on the continent that Beijing has achieved through increased trade and spending on roads and other public works projects. Founded in 2009 by Rachel Ruto, Kenya's first lady, the program promotes women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion. engagement with the nations of Africa, many of which feel overlooked by the United States. Agency for International Development and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to help teach young Kenyans how to avoid becoming infected with HIV, which causes AIDS. The first question: "What would you say if I told you I had a condom in my pocket right now?” Biden has been highlighting U.S.-backed efforts to empower these groups during a five-day, two-country visit to Africa this week.

The act by Mungai, however, drew a reaction from the US Secret Service officers who moved closer in a split-second before the farmer quickly got up.

She also urged more women to be involved in the table banking process. You are really an impressive group,” she stated. I pray, I can even go down on my knees," Mungai stated.The act by Mungai, however, drew a reaction from the US Secret Service officers who moved closer in a split-second before the farmer quickly got up.

US first lady Jill Biden meets youth at Village Creative in Nairobi, Kenya. February 25, 2023. [AP photo]. It was a Saturday of learning for U.S. first lady ...

Part of that effort is also about countering China's influence on the continent that Beijing has achieved through increased trade and spending on roads and other public works projects. Founded in 2009 by Rachel Ruto, Kenya's first lady, the program promotes women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion. engagement with the nations of Africa, many of which feel overlooked by the United States. Agency for International Development and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to help teach young Kenyans how to avoid becoming infected with HIV, which causes AIDS. The first question: "What would you say if I told you I had a condom in my pocket right now?” Biden has been highlighting U.S.-backed efforts to empower these groups during a five-day, two-country visit to Africa this week.

Jill, accompanied by her host Rachel Ruto, who has been spearheading table banking initiatives under her JoyFul Women Organization, said the movement had ...

She made the remark during a tour of Kibra where she met the Women for Peace Group. Jill, accompanied by her host Rachel Ruto, who has been spearheading table banking initiatives under her Joyful Women Organization, said the movement had made communities and the country stronger. Jill Biden on Saturday lauded the table banking movement for enhancing financial inclusion for women in low-income areas.

Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto (left) receives US First Lady Jill Biden at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on February 24, 2023.

US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades. During her visit to Namibia, Biden said the United States was committed to helping African nations get a louder voice at the UN and other international bodies. Jill Biden to focus on Horn of Africa drought during Kenya visit

Biden's tour is aimed at deepening US ties with Africa, which has become a diplomatic battleground since Russia invaded Ukraine last year.

As she was in Namibia on Thursday its government - along with 14 other African states - abstained in a vote at the UN calling on Russia to immediately withdraw. President Joe Biden's Democratic party has a personal link with Kenya; Barack Obama's father was Kenyan and he visited when he was a Senator in 2006 and as president in 2015. The past five rainy seasons have all been poor and that's led to millions of livestock dying as well as the destruction of many farmers' crop harvests.

Jill, 72, was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday afternoon by First Lady Rachel Ruto and U.S Ambassador Meg Whitman. The plane ...

Jill is also expected to hold talks on the drought situation in Kenya among other things. [visiting Kenya from Friday to Sunday](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001467615/us-first-lady-jill-biden-to-visit-kenya-and-namibia), to strengthen America’s partnerships with Kenya and the African continent, and advance shared priorities between America and Kenya.” Jill Biden will have an opportunity to learn about table banking, which is championed in the country.

The plane carrying Dr Biden and her entourage which included her granddaughter Naomi Biden, touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at around 5 pm.

The most recent visit by a sitting US First Lady was Dr Biden's predecessor, Melania Trump who was in Nairobi in 2018. She loves the people. Patricia Nixon was the first first lady to travel to Africa on her own. Then in Kenya, I will hear from those affected by the ongoing historic drought and food insecurity, which has been exacerbated by the ripple effects of Russia's assault on Ukraine. Biden aka FLOTUS, was the First Lady of Republic of Kenya, Mama Rachel Ruto. US First Lady Dr Jill Biden arrived in Nairobi on Friday for a landmark visit, one that The White House says, strengthens the United States' partnerships on the African continent, and advances the two countries shared priorities in the region.

Nairobi, Kenya. Thank you, Ambassador Whitman. You know, as we work together to build prosperity and opportunities around the world, our partnership with ...

We can stand shoulder to shoulder, and lift each other when we fall. So, thank you for giving one another—and me—hope. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other.” She’s a seasoned executive, and she understands the power and potential that we can unlock when we work and invest together. She remembered how her community in rural Kenya had survived off the land and was inspired to act. When women have the ability to participate fully in society, we create more peaceful, stable places to live.