King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain
KING Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain. POPPY CULLEN, Lecturer in International History, Loughborough University By choosing Kenya, the British government and monarchy seek to highlight the importance they attribute to the East African nation. It also shows other Commonwealth members that a republic can have a positive relationship with Britain. Some Commonwealth states like Jamaica are contemplating removing the king as head of state. King Charles’ visit is meant to celebrate the…