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President Uhuru Kenyatta in Geneva on May 21, 2022. © @StateHouseKenya

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Diplomacy 25/05/2022

Kenyatta pushing for US trade deal two months before elections

Politics Road and rail 23/05/2022

Ruto gambles on reversing Kenyatta reforms to win presidency

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto. © William Ruto/Twitter

Politics 19/05/2022

Intelligence services caution Odinga ahead of Central Kenya tour

Presidential candidate Raila Odinga (R) and his running mate Martha Karua. © Fred Mutune/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Business Power 18/05/2022

Tea giant KTDA opts to generate its own electricity to reduce production costs

This hydropower plant built by KTDA on river Gura in Nyeri County powers four of the company's factories. © KTDA

Business 16/05/2022

Kenyan entrepreneurs advance cautiously in DRC, new EAC frontier market

Kenyan entrepreneurs have been jockeying for a slice of the Congolese economic pie since the DRC joined the East African Community (EAC). But they are proceeding cautiously, aware of the fragile political and economic context of their new partner. [...]

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After Kenyatta: the never-ending battle to take State House

The handshake between former opposition leader Raila Odinga and newly re-elected president Uhuru Kenyatta got the campaign to succeed Kenyatta off to a premature start. Odinga has been battling since then against William Ruto, who has himself been abandoned by the head of state. [...]

From left to right: William Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga. © Monica Mwangi/Reuters

Politics 12/05/2022

Odinga goes for goal to boost his base

Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga, who is in trouble with his coalition, is making an increasing number of appearances with his allies at sporting events. [...]

Raila Odinga (blue hat) with President Uhuru Kenyatta (in red on his right) at the Moi International Sports Centre on 8 May 2022. © Africa Intelligence

Business Defence 12/05/2022

Telespazio bags deal to provide services for Italy's Malindi spaceport

Telespazio, a joint venture between Italian electronics giant Leonardo and France's Thales, has been picked to provide in-orbit satellite control and maintenance services for four years for the Broglio Space Center in Kenya, a complex managed by the Italian space agency. [...]

The Brioglio Space Center, Malindi (Kenya). © Brioglio Space Center/Facebook

Politics 10/05/2022

Turncoat speaker Justin Muturi champions Ruto in Kenyatta stronghold

The speaker of the national assembly abandoned the presidential camp and joined Ruto in April. He now wants nothing less than the deputy president's seat in return for playing a pivotal role in rallying the centre of the country. [...]

Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi. © Tarasov/photoshot/MaxPPP

Politics 09/05/2022

Kenyatta clan determined to hold on to prosperous Nakuru County

State House is following with great interest the battle for the governorship of Nakuru, the fourth largest city in the country. Located at a strategic crossroads, the county of which it is the capital is one of the Kenyatta bastions that is in danger of falling into the hands of his deputy president. [...]

Business 06/05/2022

Yum! and Burger King fish in Kenya for workers for Kuwait restaurants

The Kenyan firm Gulf Resource Consultants has for several weeks been advertising jobs in Kuwait on behalf of Burger King and Yum!, the owners of the fast food chains KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. [...]

SpotlightDiplomacy Defence 05/05/2022

British Army training unit makes concerted effort to clean up its image

The British Army Training Unit in Kenya, one of the UK's largest military training centres abroad, has been dragging a bad reputation in Kenya for years. This has led to recent efforts to restore its image with the help of communication experts, alongside a reorganisation of its missions. [...]

Soldiers of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). © Tony Karumba/AFP

SpotlightPolitics 04/05/2022

Congolese peace talks at Nairobi's Safari Park Hotel inch forward

President Kenyatta and the Congolese government hope that bringing talks on the stability of eastern DR Congo to Nairobi will give new impetus to the peace negotiations. But the absence of some of the warring parties limits their scope. [...]

Félix Tshisekedi and Uhuru Kenyatta exchanged by videoconference with the representatives of the armed groups on April 27, 2022. © @Presidence_RDC

Business Ports and airports 03/05/2022

Covid-19 in China and Ukraine war throw Mombasa docks into disarray Free

Mombasa, East Africa's main commercial port, is faced with major disruption in the flow of goods from China and Russia. This affects the entire region and has become an issue in Kenya's presidential election. [...]

The port of Mombasa, Kenya. © Sun Ruibo/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Politics 29/04/2022

Jimmy Kibaki urged by political world to follow in father's footsteps

The eldest son of the former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki, who died on 21 April, is being strongly encouraged by leading figures in the centre of the country to enter the political arena. He embodies the hope of reunifying a region that is split in the run-up to the general election. [...]

Diplomacy 27/04/2022

Kenyatta weakens his coalition with latest diplomatic appointments

The Kenyatta-Odinga duo's closest allies blame the president for being too exclusive in his latest selection of ambassadors and high-level diplomats. Most of the newly appointed come from within the Orange Democratic Movement or Jubilee Party. [...]

Politics 26/04/2022

Kenyatta and Odinga's dilemma over choice of future deputy president

The outgoing Kenyan president wants to influence the choice of Raila Odinga's running mate in upcoming elections, even if it means accentuating the tensions within their coalition. The decision must be taken before 28 April. [...]

Inner circles Business Politics 22/04/2022

Reborn Tea Board of Kenya champions Kenyatta's tea policy

In re-establishing the iconic Tea Board of Kenya, the Kenyan president hopes to regain control of the country's tea sector, Nairobi's primary source of export revenue. [...]

Business 21/04/2022

Conservation champion NRT under scrutiny over human rights record

Accused of human rights abuses in the north of the country, NRT, Kenya's leading conservation organisation, will soon have its operations reviewed by an independent watchdog. [...]

Business Banks 19/04/2022

Bidders flock to take over near-bankrupt Spire Bank

Kenya's distressed Spire Bank has received several takeover offers, including one from a Nigerian family that operates a Singaporean fund registered in the Emirates. [...]

Politics 18/04/2022

Departures of Kenyatta advisers spark internal battle at the presidential palace

Two rival camps of the President's close aides are vying for the vacant seats held by advisers who have left to campaign. The one left by Uhuru Kenyatta's chief of staff, Nzioka Waita, is generating a lot of interest. [...]

Nzioka Waita, former chief of staff to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. © Nzioka Waita/Twitter

Politics 14/04/2022

Kenyatta calls on army to help secure election

With the threat of another post-election crisis looming, the government is taking steps to secure the most volatile areas across the country where clashes between supporters of rival candidates could erupt. [...]

Politics 12/04/2022

In election battle of the mikes, stars line up to serenade Odinga and Ruto

The two main presidential candidates are counting on the backing of popular singers and celebrities to cement their popularity. Certain stars are not shy in asking for strategic positions in the future government in return. [...]

Ben Githae, supporting Raila Odinga, and Muigai wa Njoroge, supporting William Ruto. © Ben Githae/Facebook - Muigai wa Njoroge/Facebook

Business 08/04/2022

Odinga in Mombasa dilemma as business leaders ply pressure Free

The presidential candidate is facing pressure from Mombasa County's business leaders, who want assurances that one of them will become a governor there, putting Odinga, who wants to avoid having to choose between long-time political and financial supporters, in a bind. [...]

Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga. © Monicah Mwangi/Reuters

SpotlightBusiness Commodity traders 07/04/2022

Ukraine war forces Kenya to find new buyers for 1m kilos of tea meant for Russia

Kenya, faced with the threat of falling prices, had to find new outlets for huge quantities of black tea in record time. The stock, worth about $3.5m, was initially destined for Russia. [...]

A tea production site in Githunguri, Kenya. © Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

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Kenyatta pushing for US trade deal two months before elections

Ruto gambles on reversing Kenyatta reforms to win presidency

Intelligence services caution Odinga ahead of Central Kenya tour

Tea giant KTDA opts to generate its own electricity to reduce production costs

Kenyan entrepreneurs advance cautiously in DRC, new EAC frontier market

After Kenyatta: the never-ending battle to take State House

Odinga goes for goal to boost his base

Telespazio bags deal to provide services for Italy's Malindi spaceport

Turncoat speaker Justin Muturi champions Ruto in Kenyatta stronghold

Kenyatta clan determined to hold on to prosperous Nakuru County

Yum! and Burger King fish in Kenya for workers for Kuwait restaurants

British Army training unit makes concerted effort to clean up its image

Congolese peace talks at Nairobi's Safari Park Hotel inch forward

Covid-19 in China and Ukraine war throw Mombasa docks into disarray Free

Jimmy Kibaki urged by political world to follow in father's footsteps

Kenyatta weakens his coalition with latest diplomatic appointments

Kenyatta and Odinga's dilemma over choice of future deputy president

Reborn Tea Board of Kenya champions Kenyatta's tea policy

Conservation champion NRT under scrutiny over human rights record

Bidders flock to take over near-bankrupt Spire Bank

Departures of Kenyatta advisers spark internal battle at the presidential palace

Kenyatta calls on army to help secure election

In election battle of the mikes, stars line up to serenade Odinga and Ruto

Odinga in Mombasa dilemma as business leaders ply pressure Free

Ukraine war forces Kenya to find new buyers for 1m kilos of tea meant for Russia

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Kenyatta pushing for US trade deal two months before elections

Ruto gambles on reversing Kenyatta reforms to win presidency

Intelligence services caution Odinga ahead of Central Kenya tour

Tea giant KTDA opts to generate its own electricity to reduce production costs

Kenyan entrepreneurs advance cautiously in DRC, new EAC frontier market

After Kenyatta: the never-ending battle to take State House

Odinga goes for goal to boost his base

Telespazio bags deal to provide services for Italy's Malindi spaceport

Turncoat speaker Justin Muturi champions Ruto in Kenyatta stronghold

Kenyatta clan determined to hold on to prosperous Nakuru County

Yum! and Burger King fish in Kenya for workers for Kuwait restaurants

British Army training unit makes concerted effort to clean up its image

Congolese peace talks at Nairobi's Safari Park Hotel inch forward

Covid-19 in China and Ukraine war throw Mombasa docks into disarray Free

Jimmy Kibaki urged by political world to follow in father's footsteps

Kenyatta weakens his coalition with latest diplomatic appointments

Kenyatta and Odinga's dilemma over choice of future deputy president

Reborn Tea Board of Kenya champions Kenyatta's tea policy

Conservation champion NRT under scrutiny over human rights record

Bidders flock to take over near-bankrupt Spire Bank

Departures of Kenyatta advisers spark internal battle at the presidential palace

Kenyatta calls on army to help secure election

In election battle of the mikes, stars line up to serenade Odinga and Ruto

Odinga in Mombasa dilemma as business leaders ply pressure Free

Ukraine war forces Kenya to find new buyers for 1m kilos of tea meant for Russia

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