Kenya is celebrating its 60th Jamhuri Day on Tuesday and the government of the day, under President William Ruto, says it is pursuing economic and commercial diplomacy. Yet that is hardly a departure from the past where vagueness on some issues and vocal stances on others persisted in foreign policy.
Kenya Kwanza Alliance, for instance, said in its manifesto that it will be “leveraging our international engagements to create opportunities for our citizens, businesses and investors.”