Kenya Expands Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations With China

President William Ruto on Monday November 4, hosted Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committees of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, to discuss on diplomatic and bilateral partnerships between the two countries.

During the meeting held in Statehouse, Nairobi, the Head of State appreciated existing good ties between Kenya and China which has seen a number of developments being done in diverse sectors including infrastructure, agriculture, trade and technology.

Photo| President William Ruto and China’s Li Xi, at Statehouse Nairobi, on Monday November 4, 2024.

We value our strong diplomatic ties with China, built on mutual respect, strategic collaboration, and shared goals for economic development and regional stability,” President Ruto acknowledged.

He also noted mutual benefits that the two countries have reaped from the partnership programs, which according to him, supports Kenya’s vision for growth and modernisation.

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This partnership is marked by joint initiatives under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure, trade and technology projects that support Kenya’s vision for growth and modernisation,” he added.

Photo|COURTESY: From Left: Prof Kithure Kindiki, H.E President William Ruto and China’s Li Xi, at Statehouse Nairobi.

Ruto reiterated China’s involvement in critical sectors of investment in the country, asserting that Kenya’s partnership with China, aims to bolster the country’s transformation agenda.

Welcomed Chinese investment in critical sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure to boost our transformation agenda.”

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