Is this the end of Kenya’s regional influence?

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President William Ruto (L) and the First Lady Rachel acknowledge greetings from President Yoweri Museveni (R) during the Uganda's 60th Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Uganda in October 2022. PHOTO | PSCU

The failure of leaders from neighbouring countries and abroad to attend the Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nairobi has raised questions about the Kenya Kwanza government's foreign policy and relations with its immediate neighbours in East Africa.

The leaders' failure to honour Kenya's invitation is in stark contrast to President William Ruto's visits to other countries.