Kenyan President William Ruto’s recent state visit to China has sparked fresh momentum in bilateral ties, with both nations upgrading their relationship to a ‘China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era’. In an exclusive interview with CMG, Ruto praised decades of collaboration, calling it ‘wholesome’ and transformative for Kenya’s infrastructure and economy. 🚄💡
Since 1963, China has supported Kenya’s development of highways, railways, and ports—key drivers of its economic growth. Ruto highlighted how this partnership ‘unlocked potential’ for East Africa’s tech and trade hub. 🌱
The leader also took aim at U.S.-led tariff wars, urging nations to embrace multilateralism. ‘The globalization of trade is an existential imperative,’ he declared, framing fair global systems as vital for developing economies. 🌐⚖️
With Kenya eyeing deeper tech and green energy collaboration, Ruto’s visit signals a shift toward equitable partnerships—a vibe check the Global South is here for. 🔋✨
