How Labour victory may upend UK ties with Kenya, peers
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New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's victory in the Labour Party could lead to changes in UK-Kenya relations. The Conservative Party has held power in the UK for the past 14 years, but Starmer's win could bring about a shift in foreign and domestic policy. The economic challenges of debt burden and high taxes have fueled global political changes, including the election of far-right politicians. African states like Kenya face tough choices of raising taxes or printing money to address their economic dilemmas. The UK's economy has stagnated, and the Conservative Party's austerity measures have not yielded desired results. The Labour Party, under Starmer's leadership, has declared a foreign policy of 'progressive realism' that supports stronger international institutions, free trade, and national interests. The UK's role in international security is expected to increase, and Kenya's position as a rising player in regional security will be of interest. The UK is the largest European foreign investor in Kenya, and the two countries have a long history of cooperation in education, trade, and investment. However, the Labour leadership's approach to Kenya and Africa is still uncertain. The UK has approximately 250,000 British nationals living in Kenya and over 200,000 Kenyans living in the UK.
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