Kenya's losing streak didn't begin with Raila Odinga's failed African Union Commission (AUC) bid last week-it's been unraveling for a while.
The country's foreign policy has now come under intense scrutiny this week, with experts warning of potential diplomatic fallout if Kenya does not reassess its approach.
The debate follows a controversial event in Nairobi, where Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attempted to form a parallel government-raising concerns over Kenya's neutrality in the Sudanese conflict.
Foreign policy refers to the strategies a state employs in its interactions with other nations and international organisations.