By Aggrey Mutambo
Nation Media Group
President William Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa from Wednesday could be a routine trip between the two countries. But the Kenyan diaspora community in South Africa say it should be opportunity to right things up.
Dr Ruto landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on Wednesday evening for the three-day tour. Both countries said the visit signalled importance of their relations, describing their ties as both “strategic” and “cordial.”
Yet under the veil of diplomatic camaraderie lies the reality that relations may need adjustment to reflect rising need as well as geopolitical influences. An open memorandum by Kenyans in South Africa said Nairobi should push for stronger relations but also address some problems directly preventing the Kenyan community from profiting from the relations, including issues of certification recognition, immigration rules and trade privileges.
