Lavrov’s Nairobi visit: How Russia is drawing in Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kenyan President William Ruto

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) poses for a photo with Kenyan President William Ruto at State House Nairobi, Kenya on May 29, 2023. PHOTO | PCS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday received Nairobi’s audience on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, after first presenting the goodies needed in Kenya.

Mr Lavrov’s one-day official trip saw him meet with Kenya leaders, including President William Ruto, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.