Storyline: Kenyan President William Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, has emphasized the long-standing friendship, frequent exchanges, and practical cooperation between the two countries, expressing hope that his visit would inject new momentum into bilateral ties. Ruto arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a five-day state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before his visit, the president shared his vision for the trip in an interview with China Media Group (CMG) in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Ruto highlighted the many tangible outcomes of cooperation between the two countries, and said he hoped his visit could elevate the bilateral relationship to new heights. The president also said that both Kenya and the wider East Africa region have greatly benefited from the practical cooperation between China and Kenya. Ruto said that his visit underscores the strong friendship between China and Kenya, as well as the bond between the two peoples. Shotlis: FILE: Nairobi, Kenya - Date Unknown: 1. Aerial shots of cityscape Nairobi, Kenya - April 17, 2025: 2. SOUNDBITE (English) William Ruto, Kenyan President (partially overlaid with shots 3-7): "I am looking forward to building on what already exists, to build greater understanding between our two peoples, and ensuring that we take this into the future. Along that journey, we have achieved many things together. Kenya is a member of the Belt and Road Initiative and as a result we have the 600-kilometer railway from Mombasa through Nairobi to Naivasha. We have the Lamu port that has been built in partnership with Kenya and China. And of course we have the Mombasa oil terminal that has also been built by the partnership between our two countries, alongside many other projects. The Nairobi Expressway and many road projects that have been undertaken in Kenya signify the robust relationship between our two countries." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Nairobi, Kenya - Date Unknown: 3. Aerial shots of train running 4. Train arriving 5. Train interior, passengers FILE: Kenya - Date Unknown: 6. Aerial shots of Kipevu Oil Terminal FILE: Mombasa, Kenya - 2024: 7. Various of Port of Mombasa, containers being unloaded, vessel at port [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE FILE: Nairobi, Kenya - Date Unknown: 8. Various of pedestrians, traffic Nairobi, Kenya - April 17, 2025: 9. SOUNDBITE (English) William Ruto, Kenyan President (ending with shot 10): "The projects I have listed, from the expressway, to the railway developed, to Lamu port, to the oil terminal in Mombasa, are not just improving connectivity within Kenya but is also improving regional connectivity. So these are very important projects. FILE: Nairobi, Kenya - May 14, 2022: 10. Various of traffic on Nairobi expressway Nairobi, Kenya - April 17, 2025: 11. SOUNDBITE (English) William Ruto, Kenyan President: "It is an honor for me and for the people of Kenya for us to undertake this visit to Beijing. It speaks to the friendship between our two countries." FILE: Nairobi, Kenya - Jan 28, 2025: 12. Aerial shot of city view, traffic. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]