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Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

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Workers of Kiiru tea Plantation in Limuru pluck tea leaves in the farm. [File, Standard]

The impact of President William Ruto's decision to host Sudan's paramilitary group, which has been gravely criticized, is beginning to be felt.

Sudan has now banned Kenya's exports, with local industries holding products worth billions of shillings destined following the neighbouring country's announcement Thursday protesting Kenya's dalliance with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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