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Kenya's year of diplomatic gaffes, loud criticism and clarifications

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President William Ruto having bilateral talks with his counterpart from Rwanda Paul Kagame on the sidelines of COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt on November 06, 2022. [PCS]

President William Ruto has a reputation for being a diplomatic charmer, hosting high-profile events and guests since he was elected last year.

His more than 40 trips abroad have also intended to help cement his status as an astute diplomat (although he faces criticism domestically over the cost of the "too many" foreign trips he can't seem to say no to).

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