King and Commonwealth: UK's Sunak speaks on Kenyan roots

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who says the enduring connections within the Commonwealth of Nations is part of the reasons that enabled him to ascend to power, despite roots from Kenya and India. PHOTO | FRANK AUGSTEIN | POOL | AFP

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the enduring connections within the Commonwealth of Nations is part of the reasons that enabled him to ascend to power, despite roots from Kenya and India.

And ahead of the coronation of King Charles III this weekend, Mr Sunak told The EastAfrican that the occasion depicts the role the United Kingdom and the royalty have played in bringing together a diverse community of nations under the Commonwealth, something that influenced his journey in life.