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Ruto visit: Inside fresh US plans to undercut Chinese influence in Kenya

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President Joe Biden, US First Lady Jill, Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel at the White House, December 14, 2022. [White House]

President William Ruto kicks off his historic US tour at a time the Biden administration plans to step up its security and economic ties with East Africa's largest ally in the face of rising Chinese influence in the region.

President Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden will host President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto on Thursday at the White House.

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