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Kenya drawn into US-China rivalry as space race heats up

By The Standard November 22, 2025

Source: The Standard

Kenya drawn into US-China rivalry as space race heats up

A new US congressional report has cast a spotlight on Kenya, warning that the country’s growing space partnership with China could be a front for expanding Beijing’s military ambitions in orbit.The warning, issued by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), effectively draws Nairobi into the heart of a burgeoning great-power competition in space between rivals China and the US.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

The warning, issued by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), effectively draws Nairobi into the heart of a burgeoning great-power competition in space between rivals China and the US.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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