Ties between China and Kenya “upgraded to a new level”, say leaders during Ruto’s state visit

China and Kenya are taking their ties “to a new level”, the leaders of both countries announced on Thursday.

The statement comes as Kenyan president William Ruto is on his first state visit to Beijing – although he already went on two trips to China for different occasions in the past – since taking office in 2022.

The timing of the visit could not be more crucial: following trade tensions with the United States, both China and Kenya…