Kenyan President William Ruto is in South Africa for a State Visit aimed at strengthening relations between two of Africa's leading economies. Talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa are expected to focus on trade, investment, regional cooperation and broader continental issues. South Africa regards Kenya as a strategic partner in East Africa, and both countries are looking to deepen their political and economic ties. To discuss the significance of the visit and what it could mean for relations between Nairobi and Pretoria, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Westen Shilaho, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand.

<p>Kenyan President William Ruto is in South Africa for a State Visit aimed at strengthening relations between two of Africa's leading economies. Talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa are expected to focus on trade, investment, regional cooperation and broader continental issues. South Africa regards Kenya as a strategic partner in East Africa, and both countries are looking to deepen their political and economic ties. To discuss the significance of the visit and what it could mean for relations between Nairobi and Pretoria, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Westen Shilaho, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand.</p>