Kenya

Ruto's daughter takes centre stage in youth charm offensive

Charlene Ruto is making inroads on university campuses to promote her father's policies – but faces headwinds from rival youth leaders.

Paris Mayor Hidalgo expected in Nairobi, eyeing UN role

End of May, the Parisian mayor will attend the UN-Habitat General Assembly, organised at its Nairobi headquarters.

Rum producer Bahari sets eyes on European market

Seven years after its launch, the African rum brand Bahari ("ocean" in Swahili) is seeking to expand its markets. It will be distributed in France starting this May.

Businessman Julius Mwale targeted by lawsuits after string of non-payments

Architect behind the real estate megaproject under construction in the west of the country, the businessman has lost several lawsuits against suppliers. Other payment deadlines are looming which raise questions over the solvency of his Medical and Technology City.

Ugandan diplomat negotiates compensation for vandalised properties in Nairobi

A delegation led by the second-in-command of Ugandan diplomacy, Henry Okello Oryem, is expected in Nairobi this month for discussions with Ruto's administration on compensation for the burning of Uganda House last June.

Nairobi contacts lobbyists close to Trump

The Kenyan embassy in Washington is keen to maintain good relations with the new US administration. Contacts have been made with a firm close to the head of US diplomacy, Marco Rubio.

The New Guard
DRC, Libya, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

DRCDana Mopulunga, at the forefront of medtech

LibyaHusam el-Gomati, vocal critic of corruption

KenyaMagdalene Chesoli, changing perceptions towards disability

Kenya Airways seeks payment plan for debt to Treasury

Kenya's national airline hopes to obtain a ten to fifteen year extension from the Treasury to repay the 19.4 billion shillings ($150.4m) the Treasury advanced.