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Yes to Washington-London-Tel Aviv, No to Riyadh-Beijing

By Donald Kipkorir

Our relationship with Washington, London and Tel Aviv, may at times be tempestuous but is eternal. Our friendship with Riyadh (Kuwait sings to its tune) and Beijing may look rosy now, but it is all hormonal and transient.

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