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China, Europe battle to charm Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta with China Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Deputy President William Ruto on a tour during Li’s official visit to Kenya. [PHOTO: PSCU]
 Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang speaks at State House, Nairobi, after the signing of the standard gauge railway agreement. China pledged to assist fund the project that will link all East African countries. [PHOTO: MBUGUA KIBERA/ STANDARD]

By WINSLEY MASESE

Kenya: Prior to the European Union-Africa summit in Brussels early last month, head of delegation to Kenya Lodewijk Briet played down the influence of China in Kenya and by extension, Africa.

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