Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington – but Does Kenya?

Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America’s main partner in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kenyan President William Ruto last week made the first state visit to the United States (US) by an African leader in 16 years, and only the sixth state visit President Joe Biden has hosted since he took office.

Kenya has clearly emerged as America’s leading strategic partner – if not in Africa as a whole, then at least in sub-Saharan Africa. At a time when Africa and other parts of the world are…