Kenyan President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to deepening its bilateral relations with China, emphasizing that this partnership aligns with Kenya's national interests. Ruto highlighted that China has lifted all tariffs on key Kenyan exports such as tea, coffee, and avocados, underscoring the economic benefits of the relationship. This stance comes amid increasing diplomatic tensions with the United States, which is reviewing Kenya's status as a major non-NATO ally. The U.S. Congress's move to reassess this status is reportedly driven by concerns over Kenya's closer ties with Beijing. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed support for the U.S. review and criticized Ruto's China policy, accusing him of backing terrorists in Sudan and Somalia and threatening to disclose alleged human rights violations by the Kenyan government to the U.S. Meanwhile, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has sought to downplay the tensions, stating that Kenya-U.S. relations remain strong, the congressional probe is not a government position, and Kenya is not under siege. Additionally, Mudavadi revealed ongoing bilateral talks between Kenya and the U.S. as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its expiry. The diplomatic strain highlights a complex balancing act for Kenya between maintaining strategic economic ties with China and managing its longstanding security partnership with the United States.