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William Ruto extends term of the head of the DCI, the police's elite unit

The president is counting on Mohamed Amin ahead of the general election next August. As such, this head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations will continue in his post for a further year.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 18.09.2026

Kenya Airways prepares US legal defence

Kenya Airways is not giving up in its legal battle with US supplier Aero Industrial Supply Co before a New York state court. Its lawyer is even hoping to have the case dismissed.

Subscribers only Business 15.09.2026

Ruto goes after Rigathi Gachagua's networks inside the state

The heads of police and specialist units have been tasked with tracking down potential internal leaks. The president has been rankled to see his opponent reveal confidential details about security and political matters.

Subscribers only Politics 14.09.2026

Nairobi maps violence hotspots ahead of 2027 elections

The main state body responsible for human rights is set to coordinate with local organisations in several regions deemed to be at risk, in the run-up to the forthcoming elections. The government, however, is awaiting international funding before launching the programme.

Subscribers only Politics 10.09.2026

Ruto forced to change media strategy ahead of election campaign

Kenyan President William Ruto at a press conference at State House in Nairobi, on 26 June 2024.© Simon Maina/AFP

Subscribers only Politics 09.09.2026

Edwin Sifuna-led opposition plans US trip

Represented by its director of fundraising, Paul Lwali, the US branch of the Kenyan opposition coalition Linda Mwananchi has formally registered with the authorities in Washington.

Subscribers only Politics 07.09.2026

Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Urged by his allies to seek special status for the waters of the continent's largest lake, President William Ruto has sent his envoys to negotiate with Uganda. Faced with a deadlock, he may be forced to meet face to face with his counterpart Yoweri Museveni.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 04.09.2026

A fishing boat off Remba Island on Lake Victoria, in Kenya.

Ruto negotiates power purchase deal with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote

Nairobi's proposal could also prove profitable for Tanzania, where the city of Tanga had at one point been considered as the location for Dangote Industries' future oil refinery, which will now be built at the port of Lamu.

Subscribers only Energy 02.09.2026

EAC and EU prepare to relaunch talks on trade agreements

In view of their forthcoming move to a higher international economic category, several East African countries are showing interest in a partnership agreement with the European Union, which Kenya already benefits from. However, a number of obstacles stand in the way of resuming dialogue.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.09.2026

Harvesting avocados for export in Muranga County, Kenya, in June 2026.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki weaker than ever

The possibility of the country's second-in-command stepping down is no longer taboo in the corridors of State House. President William Ruto is taking the option seriously, aware that it would amount to a decisive break with voters in the country's central region.

Subscribers only Politics 01.09.2026

Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, in Kampala, on 12 May 2026.

Ugandan ADF jihadist threat prompts Kenyan security services to step up surveillance

The armed group Allied Democratic Forces has become more active in Kenya, where authorities suspect the existence of recruitment networks and sleeper cells. Counter-terrorism and intelligence units have deployed resources to track them down with the help of neighbouring countries.

Subscribers only Defence 31.08.2026

Scene of an attack claimed by the jihadist group Allied Democratic Forces in Beni, in eastern DRC, on 9 June 2024.

Referendum bill faces backlash over tightened access to legal review

A reform under consideration by the Kenyan Parliament would bar legal action against proposed referendums that are still in the preparatory stage. This weighty provision has attracted the criticism of several experts who participated in its drafting.

Subscribers only Politics 28.08.2026

Kenyan President William Ruto at the National Assembly in Nairobi, in November 2025.

William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

The head of state is telling his allies that Kampala did not impose any conditions on its shareholding in the former state-owned company. Keen to fend off opposition criticism, he wants to make the partial privatisation of KPC one of the key achievements of his term in office.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 25.08.2026

Ruto turns to opposition rival to rescue tea sector

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper party, has been drawn into efforts by the president's allies to break a stalemate over Sudan's embargo on Kenyan tea exports. This was imposed following the reception of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Nairobi in 2025.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 24.08.2026

Tea leaf harvest in Nandi County, Kenya, in January 2025.

Shanta Gold's political ties fuel distrust in western regions

The wave of protest against the British junior shows no sign of abating, despite the company enjoying the government's full support. Questions remain about its corporate governance and powerful networks.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 21.08.2026

Raw gold extracted from a mine in Kakamega, Kenya, in 2018.

Ruto's outreach to Somali voters faces backlash in the north-east

Aden Duale, the president's key ally in the region, is alienating local leaders with incendiary remarks, even as he works to gain the Somali community's support for the Kenyan president's election bid.

Subscribers only Business 21.08.2026

Aden Duale, then defence minister, in Washington, DC, in February 2024.

Pan-African insurer ATIDI strengthens financing capacity to meet project demand

The Nairobi-based group will now be able to reinvest its dividends directly into future credit lines. The move follows major capital injections from international players, including African ones.

Subscribers only Finance 18.08.2026

AFCON 2027 build-up falters as Ruto turns up the pressure

Major works have been stalled or slowed by the payment arrears the government is accumulating with its contractors in Nairobi. Some within the executive fear that the continental football competition may not be co-hosted by Kenya as planned.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 17.08.2026

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Coltan rush stirs up political appetites

For nearly a year, several Kenyan and foreign companies have been vying for exploration licences in the centre of the country. The political establishment, right up to the highest levels of government, is keen to get involved in these potentially highly lucrative projects, despite the risk of causing or exacerbating land disputes.

Subscribers only Politics 31.07.2026

A worker handles coltan and cassiterite ore at a processing plant in the DRC.

Ruto revives his religious networks

The president's entourage is seeking to forge closer ties with the Presbyterian Church, which is very popular in central Kenya. In recent months, the head of state has lost support in this region while continuing to win over the western part of the country, including through religious circles.

Subscribers only Politics 31.07.2026

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Kenya

William Ruto extends term of the head of the DCI, the police's elite unit

Kenya Airways prepares US legal defence

Ruto goes after Rigathi Gachagua's networks inside the state

Nairobi maps violence hotspots ahead of 2027 elections

Ruto forced to change media strategy ahead of election campaign

Edwin Sifuna-led opposition plans US trip

Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Ruto negotiates power purchase deal with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote

EAC and EU prepare to relaunch talks on trade agreements

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki weaker than ever

Ugandan ADF jihadist threat prompts Kenyan security services to step up surveillance

Referendum bill faces backlash over tightened access to legal review

William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

Ruto turns to opposition rival to rescue tea sector

Shanta Gold's political ties fuel distrust in western regions

Ruto's outreach to Somali voters faces backlash in the north-east

Pan-African insurer ATIDI strengthens financing capacity to meet project demand

AFCON 2027 build-up falters as Ruto turns up the pressure

Spotlight
Coltan rush stirs up political appetites

Ruto revives his religious networks

Defence Ministry alarmed by resurgence of Somali pirates

EU mulls over €60m increase in military aid package

NGO once opposed to Kalonzo Musyoka hires lobbyist in Washington

Ruto administration boosts local surveillance in run up to general election

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

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Kenya

William Ruto extends term of the head of the DCI, the police's elite unit

Kenya Airways prepares US legal defence

Ruto goes after Rigathi Gachagua's networks inside the state

Nairobi maps violence hotspots ahead of 2027 elections

Ruto forced to change media strategy ahead of election campaign

Edwin Sifuna-led opposition plans US trip

Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Ruto negotiates power purchase deal with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote

EAC and EU prepare to relaunch talks on trade agreements

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki weaker than ever

Ugandan ADF jihadist threat prompts Kenyan security services to step up surveillance

Referendum bill faces backlash over tightened access to legal review

William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

Ruto turns to opposition rival to rescue tea sector

Shanta Gold's political ties fuel distrust in western regions

Ruto's outreach to Somali voters faces backlash in the north-east

Pan-African insurer ATIDI strengthens financing capacity to meet project demand

AFCON 2027 build-up falters as Ruto turns up the pressure

Spotlight Coltan rush stirs up political appetites

Ruto revives his religious networks

Defence Ministry alarmed by resurgence of Somali pirates

EU mulls over €60m increase in military aid package

NGO once opposed to Kalonzo Musyoka hires lobbyist in Washington

Ruto administration boosts local surveillance in run up to general election

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

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Coltan rush stirs up political appetites