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Ruto plunging Kenya into Haiti disaster with his eyes wide open

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Foreign Affairs CS Alfred Mutua (right) and Haiti PM Ariel Henry display a signed UN-backed security mission to Haiti agreement at the Kenya Mission in New York. [Courtesy, Standard]

President William Ruto seemingly wants Western recognition as leader of the Africans. He is sharp, charming, scheming, focused, and exudes confidence.

He, however, has problems listening to alternative views. This probably leads him into decision-making embarrassments on matters of foreign affairs, which makes him look gullible to external persuasions that other states try to exploit.

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