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Kenya's Ruto Secures Major Chinese Investments in 2025

2/19/2026

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William Samoei Ruto, Kenya's President, led a 2025 Beijing visit during which six of seven agreements with Chinese investors are now operational or under construction.
Notable Chinese projects include the Rongtai Steel plant, a US$150 million investment, and the Shandong Jialejia hatching facility, worth US$300 million.
Western-funded projects in Kenya often face delays because of stricter regulations.

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William Samoei Ruto, Kenya's President, led a 2025 Beijing visit during which six of seven agreements with Chinese investors are now operational or under construction.
Notable Chinese projects include the Rongtai Steel plant, a US$150 million investment, and the Shandong Jialejia hatching facility, worth US$300 million.
Western-funded projects in Kenya often face delays because of stricter regulations.