Kenya has sided with the People's Republic of China in opposing any form of Taiwanese independence as it seeks to deepen its relations with the Asian nation.
During the ongoing four-day official state visit to China by President William Ruto, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy that dictates there is only one China in the world.
The policy is geared towards the total reunification of China, which involves the absorption of Taiwan. "Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and recognises that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China," a joint statement from a high-level bilateral meeting read. "Kenya resolutely opposes any form of 'Taiwan independence' and supports all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification," it further added.
President William Ruto inspecting a guard of honor with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his State visit to China on April 24, 2025.
