Kenya

Ruto administration boosts local surveillance in run up to general election

Small groups of respected figures are being set up to gather information on the security situation and pass it on to the government. With just a year to go before the vote, the atmosphere remains tense.

Parliament in Nairobi voices frustration over trade and economic bottlenecks with Addis

The differences in standards between the two countries and Addis Ababa's continued protectionist regulations are frustrating Kenyan lawmakers, who are calling for alignment. Banks in Nairobi are still eyeing the neighbouring market.

Ruto shelves diaspora bond proposal amid fears of political meddling

Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi, who proposed the measure, failed to convince the president's influential economic advisers of the merits of launching a loan scheme aimed at Kenyans living abroad.

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Alassane Ouattara, William Ruto, Mamadi Doumbouya

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Under local pressure, port authority CEO appeals to President Ruto

Officials in coastal areas are calling for more locals to be hired in the Kenya Ports Authority, which is in the midst of a major reform. Vexed by their protests, its head is hoping his good relationship with the president helps to reestablish order.

Parliament weighs diplomatic immunity for Ford Foundation

Wishing to strengthen its presence in Nairobi, the philanthropic organisation has won government backing for diplomatic clearance similar to that enjoyed by international organisations. This comes despite a past clash with President William Ruto.

Nairobi seeks out-of-court deal in $85m Zakhem dispute

The government is seeking to negotiate a reduced settlement with the Lebanese contractor for the Mombasa–Nairobi oil pipeline launched in 2018. Zakhem, itself under mounting legal pressure over unpaid subcontractors, is in urgent need of the funds.

Ruto and Randrianirina's unexpected closer relationship

Invited to Antananarivo to celebrate 66 years of independence, the Kenyan president is making his first visit to the country. Despite the island's suspension from the African Union following the Colonel's coup, relations between the two states have strengthened in recent months.

After takeover, Nation Media Group holds pivotal general meeting

Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top.

American supplier sues Kenya Airways over unpaid bills

US supplier Aero Industrial Supply filed a lawsuit against Kenya Airways in a New York court on 2 June, claiming more than a million dollars in compensation for unpaid bills.

Berlin's ex-ambassador chosen to represent EU in Nairobi

Diplomat Andreas Peschke is set to replace Henriette Geiger as the head of the European Union delegation in Nairobi. She is stepping down after four years in the role, which he will take up late this year.

Parliament probes suspicious Wilson Airport contract

The award process for the runway renovation project at Nairobi's second airport is raising eyebrows, with the quality of the works also being called into question.

Kenya Airways eyes investment in Ghana's national airline

To invest in West Africa and tap into new markets, the Kenyan carrier is counting on the revival, scheduled for 2027, of a Ghanaian airline. The project remains uncertain due to the group's financial difficulties and its struggles to attract a buyer.

Government allocates $72m to rehouse displaced people

It is the logical next step following an election pledge made by William Ruto: to rehouse all families without title deeds in order to defuse potential land disputes.