Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
- Kenya is hosting Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima amid rising allegations of human rights abuses, with over 20,000 Kenyans petitioning for the visit's cancellation.
- The royals are scheduled to discuss human rights with Kenyan youth following numerous emails protesting their visit, with the Netherlands maintaining the trip would address 'difficult topics.'
- Kenya and the Netherlands signed three Memorandums of Understanding to enhance trade and agriculture, with Kenya receiving funding for various projects.
- King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of discussing human rights and good governance during the visit, stating that both nations want their rights respected.
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Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country.
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