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'U.S Visit May Be Seen as Win for Ruto, But Is It For Kenyans?'

Kenya has clearly emerged as America's leading strategic partner - if not in Africa as a whole, then at least in sub-Saharan Africa. At a time when Africa and other parts of the world are polarising, with Russia-leaning juntas evicting Western militaries from Sahel states and South Africa and others tilting towards Russia and China, Kenya is becoming increasingly significant, writes Peter Fabricius for ISS.

President William Ruto's tour, which began in Atlanta before proceeding to Washington D.C. for talks with President Joe Biden, yielded multi-billion dollar investment deals and strengthened security cooperation between the two nations.

Ruto defended his decision to use a luxury private jet for his 4-day state visit to the United States, saying it was more cost-effective than Kenya Airways. 

The jet was rented from a company based in Abu Dhabi, and according to reports, it cost $1.5 million.

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First lady Jill Biden, second from left, and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, greet Kenya's President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto as they arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

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