One China policy Stories

Kenya doubles down on One-China Policy to woo Beijing
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 10, 2025

In a move that leaves no room for ambiguity, Mudavadi underscored that Nairobi “does not, and will not”, recognise Taiwan as an independent state.

Mudavadi blasts MPs over Taiwan trip plan during Ruto’s China visit, describes move as "reckless and malicious"
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 30, 2025

Mudavadi said the timing of the lawmakers' planned trip was not only provocative but risked undermining Kenya's delicate and strategically important d...

Kenya dodges Western Sahara stance, reaffirms One-China Policy in new foreign blueprint
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 28, 2025

As Ruto courts global partnerships, Nairobi's diplomatic pragmatism risks fraying the solidarity it once championed in Africa's unfinished decolonisat...

Kenya deepens China ties while quietly courting Washington as Ruto, Xi announce partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 25, 2025

This dual-track diplomacy — Beijing for infrastructure and sovereignty-laced solidarity, Washington for trade frameworks and finance — reflects Nairob...

Ruto’s Beijing visit marks Kenya’s strategic shift as One China policy becomes price of partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 24, 2025

Facing a restless electorate, rising debt obligations, and limited Western financing, Ruto now finds himself reciting the lines once championed by Pre...

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