Ruto minister, envoy meeting signals China’s return to Kenya’s good graces
Kenya's Roads, Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen (left) with China’s ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian with whom they discussed continuation of infrastructure projects. PHOTO | COURTESY
The Chinese may yet be involved in more business in Kenya’s infrastructure rebuilding, even as Western countries jostle for the ear of the new administration under President William Ruto.
This week, Roads, Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen hosted China’s ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian with whom they discussed continuation of infrastructure projects. Some observers say this indicated Beijing was still keen on using Kenya as a launch pad into the hinterlands of Africa, a long-held ambition under the Belt and Road Initiative.
