President William Ruto made his pitch directly in Moscow, standing before Russian investors and laying out Kenya's case as the place to put their money. He pointed to the country's economic growth, its sizeable domestic market, and its position as a gateway into East and Central Africa as the key reasons to pay attention.
The appeal is part of Kenya's broader push to pull in foreign investment and strengthen its manufacturing and trade sectors. By going to Moscow in person, Ruto signaled that Kenya is actively casting a wide net, looking beyond its traditional Western partners for new economic relationships.
For Kenyans watching from home, the move raises questions worth sitting with. Who benefits when foreign capital comes in, and on what terms? The answers to those questions will matter far more than the courtship itself.
Originally published by AllAfrica.