• •Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenyan authorities of forcibly deporting eight Taiwanese delegates attending a global oceans conference.
• •The Kenyan government justified the action by stating it 'recognises only one China,' aligning its policy with Beijing's diplomatic stance.
• •It remains unclear whether the individuals were formally charged with crimes or if their removal was solely based on political pressure from the Chinese government.

Taiwanese officials reported that Kenya deported eight delegates who were in the country to participate in an international maritime conference. Kenya, which is the first African nation to host this specific summit, stated it only recognizes the 'One China' policy when defending the move. However, human rights groups have raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency in the deportation process and the potential for political influence in local legal proceedings. Whether this signals a broader shift in how African nations handle Taiwanese diplomatic presence remains an open question.