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Kenya

Nuclear power project gathers steam

Next year Nairobi is due to choose from a growing number of contractors keen to build Kenya's first nuclear power station, even before financing questions have been resolved.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.10.2025

JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Kenya Pipeline Company's facilities in Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 June 2018. © Joseph Okanga / Reuters

Subscribers only Business 03.10.2025

Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

The former president of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Ngatia, is not expected to run for his former seat in the next elections of the main employers' organisation in 2026.

Subscribers only Business 01.10.2025

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

South Sudan aims to draw inspiration from best practices in regional countries to diversify the country's economy. The Ministry of Trade seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping receives William Ruto in Beijing on 24 April 2025. © Yue Yuewei / Xinhua News / Newscom / MaxPPP

China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

An increasing number of journalists are being invited on press trips to China, where they receive training on the local political system. At the same time, American influence is waning as a result of the Trump administration's budget cuts.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Kenyan President William Ruto in Addis Ababa on 8 September 2025. © Michael Tewelde/Xinhua/MaxPPP

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Ruto seeks Qatari funds

In search of investors, the Kenyan president is due in Doha early next month. The visit marks a bilateral rapprochement at a time when Nairobi's relations with Abu Dhabi are feeling the chill.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

The leading Kenyan and East African media group is up for sale and the head of state has his eyes on it as a means to build a media empire, mindful of the next presidential election in two years' time.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 26.09.2025

The Nation Media Group printing press on the outskirts of Nairobi, in May 2025.

Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

A group of local residents is opposing the cultivation of some 4,000 hectares of fields by a company linked to the group owned by businessman Raj Singh.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

The main French and African employer organisations will come together for the Africa-France Summit, for a day dedicated to business.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2025

William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron at the Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, in Spain, on 30 June 2025.

Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

A few months after his official visit to Cairo, the Kenyan president showed unwavering support for the Ethiopian dam during its inauguration on 9 September. He also pledged to resume negotiations with Egypt, which are currently at a standstill.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.09.2025

Kenyan President William Ruto at the 2nd African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8 September, 2025, the day before the inauguration of the GERD.

Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has decided not to reinvest in his family's media group, two years ahead of elections in which he is only half-heartedly backing one of the candidates. Weighed down by problems in the press sector, the company has halted its expansion plans indefinitely.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 12.09.2025

Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), in Nairobi, 6 December 2022.

Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

On the eve of critical talks with the international financial institution, the Kenyan president is not ruling out any options that would help him raise money for his ailing budget. However, the privatisation of certain state assets is facing significant opposition, including from his own camp.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 11.09.2025

Kenya's President William Ruto in Nairobi, 12 May 2025.

Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Kenyan authorities are investigating possible human trafficking from its northern neighbor. The National Intelligence Service and police have been deployed to the border at Moyale.

Subscribers only Politics 11.09.2025

Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

The large number of displaced persons arriving from Somalia coupled with the Kenyan administration's difficulties in accommodating them are causing concern among security officials.

Subscribers only Defence 10.09.2025

Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Despite signing new international partnerships, the Kenya Space Agency must scale back its ambitions. Fundamental texts on Kenyan space policy will need to be amended.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 09.09.2025

Tea exports to Iran under threat

In the wake of a scandal surrounding sub-standard leaf imports from Kenya, Tehran is calling for a major investigation. However, a perceived lack of progress in Nairobi could derail the resumption of trade flows between the two countries.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.09.2025

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Beijing mulls its African debt strategy

With Trump pushing power politics, China is striking a conciliatory tone with Western partners on African sovereign debt under the G20 framework – while keeping bilateral deals in reserve.

Subscribers only Finance 05.09.2025

China's President Xi Jinping (centre) and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto (far right) in Beijing, on 24 April 2025.

Miners vexed over Ali Hassan Joho's family affairs

An unknown company, linked to the cabinet secretary's family, has landed big mining contracts in Migori county, arousing anger among players in the sector.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 02.09.2025

William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

The 20 or so local elections and by-elections are a full-scale test for the government, which has been plagued by demonstrations for over a year.

Subscribers only Politics 29.08.2025

Communication breakdown at top of police force

The unlimited influence of Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General of the National Police Service and close to President William Ruto, is causing disturbance within the institution.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 28.08.2025

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Ruto prepares trip to Washington to save relations with Trump administration

While getting closer to China, the Ruto administration also wishes to keep the advantages obtained from the previous US government. With this in mind, Nairobi has just secured the services of a powerful lobbying firm.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

William Ruto at the Capitol in Washington, 22 May 2024.

New US chargé d'affaires to take up post in Nairobi

The identity of the future US ambassador to Kenya is still unknown. The current US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Susan Burns, is expected to take up her post in the Kenyan capital this week as chargé d'affaires.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.08.2025

Ruto attempts to avert implosion in Odinga camp

An influential faction of the Orange Democratic Movement is threatening to secede if the party continues its government agreement with the head of state. The president has asked his former rival to rein in his troops to avoid weakening an already faltering presidential coalition.

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2025

In spite of attempts at dialogue, the situation remains tense in Rift Valley

With less than two years to go to the elections, this multicultural region in the west of Kenya is divided between the government and the opposition. The government's support of local leaders to appease tensions have not yet had any impact.

Subscribers only Politics 21.08.2025

Riot police officers detain demonstrators during anti-government protests in the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, Kenya, 7 July 2025.

Diplomatic partners concerned about future projects following Ruto's new rules

The government has asked financial backers to support its ventures. Yet the executive's cash flow issues and poor communication have raised concerns among foreign partners that there may be obstacles ahead.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.08.2025

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Kenya

Nuclear power project gathers steam

JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Spotlight
Ruto seeks Qatari funds

First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Tea exports to Iran under threat

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Beijing mulls its African debt strategy

Miners vexed over Ali Hassan Joho's family affairs

William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

Communication breakdown at top of police force

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Ruto prepares trip to Washington to save relations with Trump administration

New US chargé d'affaires to take up post in Nairobi

Ruto attempts to avert implosion in Odinga camp

In spite of attempts at dialogue, the situation remains tense in Rift Valley

Diplomatic partners concerned about future projects following Ruto's new rules

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Kenya

Nuclear power project gathers steam

JP Morgan in pole position on KPC privatisation

Former business leader Richard Ngatia back in William Ruto's good books

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

China strengthens its influence in Kenyan press

Spotlight Ruto seeks Qatari funds

First the Star, now Ruto sets sights on influential Nation Media Group

Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Tea exports to Iran under threat

Spotlight Beijing mulls its African debt strategy

Miners vexed over Ali Hassan Joho's family affairs

William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

Communication breakdown at top of police force

Spotlight Ruto prepares trip to Washington to save relations with Trump administration

New US chargé d'affaires to take up post in Nairobi

Ruto attempts to avert implosion in Odinga camp

In spite of attempts at dialogue, the situation remains tense in Rift Valley

Diplomatic partners concerned about future projects following Ruto's new rules

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

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Ruto seeks Qatari funds

Spotlight
Beijing mulls its African debt strategy

Spotlight
Ruto prepares trip to Washington to save relations with Trump administration