Kenya: Ruto Stuck in US, China Rivalry in Africa? | Firstpost Africa

Kenya: Ruto Stuck in US, China Rivalry in Africa? | Firstpost Africa

Kenya's President William Ruto is facing a tough balancing act as he tries to juggle relations between geopolitical rivals the US and China. Careful not to pick one above the other, William Ruto said in an interview that Kenya is committed to balanced foreign policy. He said Kenya is "neither facing the east nor the west and is only facing forward". For Kenya, its relationship with the US is crucial to its national interests. Recently, William Ruto was also on a state visit to Washington, a first by an African head of state in 16 years. Nairobi's relationship with China is crucial for its economic interests. Can William Ruto successfully balance relations with the US and China? Watch this video for details.

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