Ruto backs stronger Nairobi–Beijing ties in Chinese New Year message

President William Ruto has conveyed warm wishes to the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. In his message to the Chinese community in Kenya and around the world, the head of state highlighted China’s significant role in Kenya’s development. I..

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President William Ruto extended warm wishes to China for the Chinese New Year, emphasizing Beijing's crucial role as a development partner for Kenya. He highlighted China's contributions to Kenya's development and economic transformation.

President Ruto lauded China as an important development partner and a strong voice for the Global South and multilateralism.
The message underscored the positive outcomes of Ruto's State Visit to China in 2025, which solidified agreements in areas like infrastructure, trade facilitation, and green energy.
Kenya looks forward to increased collaboration with the Chinese private sector and strengthening people-to-people connections, especially with 2026 designated as the Year of People-to-People Exchange under FOCAC.

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