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Ruto masters diplomatic chess... quickly so

President William Ruto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa hold bilateral talks at State House, Nairobi, November 9, 2022. [PCS]

His presidency started with a diplomatic gaffe - the revocation of Kenya's recognition of Western Sahara through a tweet and a U-turn - but in recent weeks, William Ruto has moved to establish himself as an astute diplomat.

In his two months in office, President Ruto has met a king, fellow presidents, prime ministers and diplomats regionally and internationally, strengthening friendships and striking multi-billion shilling deals.

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