President William Ruto has stated that Kenya cannot speak for or influence the decision of the United States when it comes to the Israel- Gaza war. Speaking to Aljazeera's Redi Tlhabi, Ruto stated that Kenya has a position and cannot choose one for the US. Ruto stated that Kenya will continue prosecuting her own agenda despite the stand of the US on the conflict. Asked why he did not take advantage of his state visit to the US to appeal for reason from President Biden, Ruto said "Kenya has done its bit." At least 36,580 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.
