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Kenya and China Strengthen Ties with €750M in Deals and Infrastructure Talks

President Ruto's state visit to Beijing concludes with upgraded bilateral relations, new funding agreements, and plans to expand key rail links.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a welcome ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China. IORI SAGISAWA/Pool via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a welcome ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China. IORI SAGISAWA/Pool via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a welcome ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China. IORI SAGISAWA/Pool via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a welcome ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China. IORI SAGISAWA/Pool via REUTERS

Overview

  • Kenya and China formally elevated their relationship, committing to a 'new level' of cooperation and an 'all-weather' China-Africa community.
  • President William Ruto secured €750 million in agreements from Chinese companies to boost Kenya's manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism sectors.
  • Talks advanced on extending Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway to the Uganda border, a key Belt and Road Initiative project.
  • Ruto pledged Kenya's commitment to servicing external debt, addressing concerns over the country's significant Chinese loan obligations.
  • Amid U.S. trade tariffs and reduced Western investment, Ruto signaled Kenya's interest in joining BRICS as part of a broader Global South realignment.