Ruto Backs China Ties as Trump Calls for Kenya's Non-Nato Ally Status Review | Firstpost Africa|N18G

The Trump administration has called for a review of Kenya's non-NATO ally status over its growing alignment with American rivals like China, Russia, and Iran. Last year, Kenya became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to receive the status. The review would also assess Nairobi's alleged ties to terrorist groups like Al-Shabaab and potential human rights violations. In response, Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his country's strong ties with China, citing the removal of tariffs by Beijing on key Kenyan exports, such as tea and coffee. Nairobi's pivot toward Beijing is further fuelled by the US imposing tariffs on Kenyan goods and the impending expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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