Kenya's Ruto silences CNN's Richard Quest attempted to pin him down to choose between the US & China

richard quest william ruto interview – Kenya’s Ruto silences CNN’s Richard Quest attempted to pin him down to choose between the US & China – Kenyan President William Ruto has fired back at Western media for forcing him to name the preferable development partner between the USA and China. In an interview with CNN journalist Richard Quest, which was monitored by The New Africa Channel, President Ruto was asked about Kenya’s preferred investment destination if given a single choice between the United States and China. Instead of choosing sides, President Ruto dropped a quote attributed to Ghana’s visionary first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. “We neither face East nor West: we face forward,” he said, emphasizing that Kenya is not interested in ideological alliances but instead more focused on aligning itself with whoever is bringing developmental opportunities for the benefit of the citizens.
In this CNN interview, it is clear that Kenyan President William Ruto masterfully navigated the potentially contentious question regarding Kenya’s investment preferences between the United States and China by invoking the Pan-African ethos of autonomy and self-determination. His clever and assertive response highlighted Kenya’s commitment to pragmatic and beneficial partnerships, irrespective of geopolitical rivalries. By doing so, Ruto displayed wisdom befitting his high office, effectively neutralizing any attempt to strain Kenya’s relations with either the US or China. His stance reflects a broader Pan-African perspective that prioritizes African development and sovereignty, making it clear that Kenya’s alliances are guided by the pursuit of opportunities that foster economic growth and development, regardless of their origins.
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On May 27, 2024 By Shirley Stephens

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