Kenya: Ruto Hopes to Spur More Jobs From Chinese Investments in High-Stakes Visit to Beijing

President William Ruto is set to depart from the country for China tonight for a series of high-level engagements aimed at boosting relations with one of the world’s leading economic powerhouses.

In a statement released by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, the visit is meant to build on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which Kenya and China established in 2017. Since that time, China has emerged as one of Kenya’s most important partners.

While in Beijing, President Ruto is…