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Inside William Ruto's diplomatic coup amid local economic, political turmoil

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President William Ruto with with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

Battered by a perfect storm of political and economic crises at home that threatens his young presidency, William Ruto has embarked on an aggressive charm offensive beyond Kenya's borders.

Since taking office 238 days ago following the closely contested elections, President Ruto has sought to win new global allies by broadening Kenya's bilateral economic agenda.

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