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Kenyan president William Ruto speaks during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on 21 September 2022, in New York. © Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via AFP

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Politics Diplomacy 29/09/2022

From Washington to the Horn, Ruto's new diplomatic strategy

Politics Diplomacy 28/09/2022

Ruto's rapprochement with UAE takes shape

Newly installed as president of Kenya, William Ruto hasn't wasted any time relaunching a partnership with the UAE, where much of the preparations for his presidential campaign took place. Now several burning issues are back on the table. [...]

Finance Politics Diplomacy 28/09/2022

The New Guard: Senegal, Benin, Kenya, Somalia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics. This week: Papa Amadou Sarr (Senegal), Schwan Badirou Gafari (Benin), Linet Chepkorir (Kenya), Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi (Somalia). [...]

Politics 27/09/2022

Odinga presidential defeat sparks turf wars in his former strongholds

From left to right and clockwise: the outgoing governor of Mombasa, Ali Hassan Joho; MP Esther Passaris; one of the leading figures in the interior counties, Kalonzo Musyoka; Senator Edwin Sifuna. © Noé Michalon/Africa Intelligence

Politics 26/09/2022

Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

The new Kenyan president's administration is having trouble finding enough experts to put his programme into action but also needs to meet the demands of his political allies. [...]

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Diplomacy 23/09/2022

Macron keen to do business with Ruto

France is adjusting its diplomatic strategy to fit with the new administration in Kenya, particularly in agriculture, as the current economic situation is making construction projects more difficult. [...]

President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Kenya in 2019.

Politics 21/09/2022

Employers call on Ruto to address immigration to Gulf countries

The harsh living conditions of some Kenyan nationals in the Arabian Peninsula are causing outrage back home. Faced with a decline in the number of immigrants moving to the region, the private sector is calling for reforms. [...]

Diplomacy 16/09/2022

Top French auditor helps Nairobi tackle corruption

France's Cour des comptes is helping its Kenyan counterpart, the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) to fight corruption, at least until the end of 2022. #Kenya [...]

SpotlightPolitics Diplomacy 14/09/2022

Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

After the SADC summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa remains wary of his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi, who has distanced himself from Pretoria in favour of new countries like Kenya. [...]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) shaking hands with the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi (R) during the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Kinshasa, DRC, 17 August 2022.

Business Diplomacy 13/09/2022

Berlin sends its star consultant to boost Kenyan start-ups

The German agency for international cooperation GIZ wants to create a centre dedicated to innovation in Kenya. It has recruited the Hamburg-based experts of the GFA Consulting Group to lead this 21-month project. [...]

Energy 12/09/2022

Kenyan millionaire Raval joins rush to produce own energy in supply crisis

Soaring energy prices have driven numerous big Kenyan companies to launch projects to build their own power plants this year. [...]

Politics Business 08/09/2022

Rejected in his homeland, Kenyatta turns his focus to the family business

The poor showing of Raila Odinga, whom Uhuru Kenyatta supported in the presidential election, has prompted the outgoing head of state to change his retirement plans. He is turning his attention to managing his family's empire, which is influential in several profitable economic sectors. [...]

Energy 07/09/2022

European Investment Bank prepares Nairobi and Niamey power projects

The European Investment Bank is seeking a lead financial adviser for the development of four energy projects in Niger and Kenya. [...]

Diplomacy 05/09/2022

Copenhagen wants to train new Kenyan MPs in democratic dialogue

Denmark wants to train new Kenyan policymakers in democratic dialogue. The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy plans to run democratic boot camps in Kenya to hone the leadership and PR skills of first-timer MPs elected in Kenya's general elections on 9 August. [...]

Inner circles Politics 02/09/2022

Who are the seven figures at the heart of the Electoral Commission crisis?

No sooner had William Ruto's victory in the 9 August presidential election been declared than there was an unexpected division in the Electoral Commission, part of which refused to recognise the results. This split is now at the heart of several appeals at the Supreme Court. [...]

Wafula Chebukati, the chairman of the IEBC, announced the results of the presidential election on 15 August.

Politics 01/09/2022

Ruto's allies urge him to revive anti-graft law

As he awaits confirmation of his presidential election victory, William Ruto is under pressure from some of his MPs to take a tough stance on corruption. This is an awkward subject for a number of his associates. [...]

Running story Politics

State House battle goes into extra time

Incumbent Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of the 9 August presidential election by only part of the electoral commission. His rival, Raila Odinga, backed by the outgoing president Uhuru Kenyatta, does not accept this result and has appealed to the Supreme Court. [...]

From left to right: William Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.

Politics 31/08/2022

NIS director opts for early retirement rather than work for Ruto

Philip Kameru has decided to step down two years before the end of his term. A key member of Kenyatta's administration, he is not on good terms with VP William Ruto, who just won the 15 August presidential election. [...]

SpotlightDiplomacy 30/08/2022

Xi Jinping's new ambitions for China-Africa trade take shape

Ahead of the CCP congress in November, the Chinese leader wants to breathe new life into its business ties with Africa. As frictions rise with Washington over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Beijing is also trying to cement ties with friendly African nations. [...]

Diplomacy 26/08/2022

Kenyatta's final drive to recover his nation's cultural heritage Free

Kenya's outgoing president has been mobilising his embassies and experts in places as far afield as London, Paris, Berlin and LA in a bid to secure the return of Kenya's cultural heritage. Negotiations are now underway at various levels. [...]

Kenya's outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta.

Mining 24/08/2022

Washington turns to Kenya's HLB Cezam for its African off-grid projects

The US African Development Foundation (USADF), the American agency which invests in grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs, has turned to the Kenyan consultancy HLB Cezam to recruit an off-grid energy specialist by 9 September. [...]

Business 23/08/2022

Nairobi aims to become new generic drugs capital

The outgoing government is keen to support Kenyan companies wishing to produce generic medicines locally in order to supply the wider region. [...]

Mutahi Kagwe, Kenya's cabinet secretary for health.

Politics 22/08/2022

Ruto's victory confirms split between the elites and the electorate in central Kenya

Despite Kenyatta's calls to vote for Odinga, the incumbent's Kikuyu community voted overwhelmingly for Deputy President William Ruto. The result is a political reshaping in Kenya's fertile and populous heartland. [...]

William Ruto was declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election on 15 August 2022.

Politics 19/08/2022

Allies of president-elect Ruto vie for top jobs

Although the election of incumbent deputy president William Ruto as head of state has yet to be confirmed following his opponent's appeal to the Supreme Court, his allies have begun talks to become part of the future government. [...]

William Ruto with Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi (right).

Diplomacy 19/08/2022

US ambassador Meg Whitman's low-key drive to reconcile Ruto and Odinga

The new US ambassador to Kenya is playing a leading role in easing the tension following William Ruto's victory in this month's presidential election, and the visit of an American senator could be a key move for bringing about political reconciliation. [...]