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Kenya

Ruto stands firm over finance bill

Keen to stay on good terms with international lenders who have recently released new funds, the Kenyan president is reluctant to tinker with his proposed budget, which calls for numerous new taxes and tax hikes.

Subscribers only Politics Running story - William Ruto's new order 12.06.2023

Macron and Ruto exchange invites to forthcoming summits

French president Emmanuel Macron with Kenya's president William Ruto at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on 24 January 2023. © Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - William Ruto's new order 09.06.2023

Critically short-staffed KRA seeks urgent treasury lifeline

The Kenya Revenue Authority has been haemorrhaging employees and struggling to recruit new staff at a time when the government is raising taxes across the board.

Subscribers only Finance 09.06.2023

Spotlight
William Ruto makes his influence felt at Radio Africa Group

Kenyans read an edition of The Star, a daily newspaper owned by Radio Africa Group (RAG), on 4 February 2020 in Nairobi. © Njeri Mwangi/Reuters

Subscribers only Politics Running story - William Ruto's new order 07.06.2023

China's foreign minister expected in Kenya

One of the aims of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang's trip to Africa is to clear up issues relating to the debt of several of the continent's states, including Kenya.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 07.06.2023

Forex shortage prompts banks to restrict withdrawals

Kenya is still struggling with a shortage of foreign currency, with the shilling having fallen to a new low of 138 to the dollar.

Subscribers only Finance 01.06.2023

World Bank's plan to boost connectivity in the Horn

This month, the World Bank approved a $172m grant aimed at improving internet access in South Sudan and Somalia.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 31.05.2023

Deputy President Gachagua's regional ambitions still frustrated by Kenyatta

The Deputy President is failing in his bid to reign supreme in Kenya's Central Province, where traditional leaders continue to back former president Uhuru Kenyatta. William Ruto, meanwhile, is keen to contain his number two's influence.

Subscribers only Politics 29.05.2023

Kenyan vice-president Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi, on 15 May 2023.

Japan and Kenya aspire to closer bilateral relations

Nairobi and Tokyo are determined to strengthen cooperation, not least so they can jointly stand up to China. But various fiscal and business obstacles still stand in the way of a deeper partnership.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 26.05.2023

Kenyan president William Ruto and Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida in Nairobi in May 2023.

Kenya lobbies to take helm of International Maritime Organization

Nairobi has put its full weight behind Nancy Karigithu's campaign to become the IMO's next secretary-general. This entails building on its alliances and presenting Kenya as an African maritime powerhouse.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.05.2023

Kenyan candidate for the post of secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, Nancy Karigithu.

Kenya fears losing key regional tea-trading role

Red tape and higher taxes have prompted several tea traders to threaten to relocate from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam. While the Kenyan authorities are working hard to avoid this scenario, the Tanzanians have been quick to flaunt their strengths by approaching the most influential traders in the region.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 24.05.2023

Workers receive sacks of tea leaves at the Kagwe tea factory in Githunguri, 30 km from Nairobi, 6 January 2012.

Behind the scenes of the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border

The long-anticipated reopening of the land border between Kenya and Somalia is expected to take place in stages over several months. This détente, which follows years of tension, could even entail setting up a new crossing point to complement the three already in preparation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.05.2023

Kenyan Minister of Interior Kithure Kindiki (L) and Somali Internal Security Minister Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali attend a joint press conference on re-opening the border between Kenya and Somali at Harambee House in Nairobi on 15 May, 2023.

Ruto changes tack in bid to win over Kenyans in Europe

The president has decided to take a less partisan approach in his relationship with the Kenyan diaspora, following protests over a highly political task force formed a few weeks ago.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 18.05.2023

The Kenyan president William Ruto in Berlin on 28 March 2023.

Lobbying grows for Samia Suluhu to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The Paris-based pan-African NGO Waraba is campaigning for Tanzanian president [...]

Subscribers only Politics 17.05.2023

Kenyan diaspora counts on Ruto to relaunch university town project

A group of Kenyan professors, mostly based in the US, is pleased to see the current administration is extending a hand to move forward with a huge project to build a proper campus town in Kenya.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.05.2023

No holds barred in battle to become new Chamber of Commerce boss

The race to lead Kenya's powerful private sector platform has taken a new turn with the withdrawal of the president's preferred candidate. The incumbent is confident, but he will face surprise competition from his number two.

Subscribers only Politics 12.05.2023

Kenya Commercial Bank targets US diaspora

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), the country's second largest lender with assets estimated at $9bn, has hired a lobbyist in the United States.

Subscribers only Finance 11.05.2023

Ruto looks to other Asian powers to help reduce dependence on China

Kenya, which is keen to reduce China's economic hold over it, particularly in relation to its debt, is turning for help to other South East Asian states. President Ruto's advisers believe that their country could take example from them.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 09.05.2023

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida (L) and Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi, Kenya, 3 May 2023.

UN special envoy for Horn to address Security Council on Sudan

The United Nations special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Hannah Tetteh, is due to address the UN security council on 9 May. The Ghananian diplomat is expected to talk extensively about the crisis in Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.05.2023

Under pressure, Ruto backpedals on state borrowing

Unable to pay civil servants or county government subsidies, the Kenyan president is considering resorting to international markets to cope with a cash shortage.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 01.05.2023

Ex-minister and former Ruto ally Mwangi Kiunjuri vents Mt Kenya's frustrations

The former agriculture minister has distanced himself from the president to become an advocate for the people of central Kenya. He enjoys the tacit support of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Subscribers only Politics 26.04.2023

East African Community struggles to fulfill its potential

The East African Community is currently considering Somalia's application to join the regional bloc, even though it has yet to finalise DR Congo and South Sudan's membership. The regional mechanisms already in place are showing the limits of their effectiveness.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.04.2023

In Focus
Deadly blast in Ruto stronghold highlights political ripples of long-running goldmine row

In western Kenya, the Chemase goldmine is attracting the interest of private and political actors. An explosion there in January crystallised tensions between UK firm Karebe Gold Mining, three of whose employees died, and a group of well-connected Kenyan miners.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 24.04.2023

Charlie Tryon, president of Karebe Gold Mining; Noordin Haji, public prosecutor; Stephen Sang, governor of Nandi; Cheseret Korir, owner of the parcel.

Ruto wants to place Kenya at heart of future Cape-to-Cairo free trade zone

The Kenyan president has proposed that his country host the headquarters of the proposed Tripartite Free Trade Area, which, once three more states ratify a deal struck in 2015, will group 29 African countries.

Subscribers only Business 24.04.2023

Ruto threatens Odinga with International Criminal Court case

The Kenyan president is threatening to take opposition leader Raila Odinga to the International Criminal Court if he doesn't put an end to anti-government riots. Ruto himself appeared before the ICC a decade ago accused of orchestrating deadly post-electoral violence, but the case against him was eventually dismissed.

Subscribers only Politics 18.04.2023

Supporters of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga staged several violent protests in March 2023. Here in Nairobi, 27 March 2023.

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Kenya

Ruto stands firm over finance bill

Macron and Ruto exchange invites to forthcoming summits

Critically short-staffed KRA seeks urgent treasury lifeline

Spotlight
William Ruto makes his influence felt at Radio Africa Group

China's foreign minister expected in Kenya

Forex shortage prompts banks to restrict withdrawals

World Bank's plan to boost connectivity in the Horn

Deputy President Gachagua's regional ambitions still frustrated by Kenyatta

Japan and Kenya aspire to closer bilateral relations

Kenya lobbies to take helm of International Maritime Organization

Kenya fears losing key regional tea-trading role

Behind the scenes of the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border

Ruto changes tack in bid to win over Kenyans in Europe

Lobbying grows for Samia Suluhu to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Kenyan diaspora counts on Ruto to relaunch university town project

No holds barred in battle to become new Chamber of Commerce boss

Kenya Commercial Bank targets US diaspora

Ruto looks to other Asian powers to help reduce dependence on China

UN special envoy for Horn to address Security Council on Sudan

Under pressure, Ruto backpedals on state borrowing

Ex-minister and former Ruto ally Mwangi Kiunjuri vents Mt Kenya's frustrations

East African Community struggles to fulfill its potential

In Focus
Deadly blast in Ruto stronghold highlights political ripples of long-running goldmine row

Ruto wants to place Kenya at heart of future Cape-to-Cairo free trade zone

Ruto threatens Odinga with International Criminal Court case

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Kenya

Ruto stands firm over finance bill

Macron and Ruto exchange invites to forthcoming summits

Critically short-staffed KRA seeks urgent treasury lifeline

Spotlight William Ruto makes his influence felt at Radio Africa Group

China's foreign minister expected in Kenya

Forex shortage prompts banks to restrict withdrawals

World Bank's plan to boost connectivity in the Horn

Deputy President Gachagua's regional ambitions still frustrated by Kenyatta

Japan and Kenya aspire to closer bilateral relations

Kenya lobbies to take helm of International Maritime Organization

Kenya fears losing key regional tea-trading role

Behind the scenes of the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border

Ruto changes tack in bid to win over Kenyans in Europe

Lobbying grows for Samia Suluhu to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Kenyan diaspora counts on Ruto to relaunch university town project

No holds barred in battle to become new Chamber of Commerce boss

Kenya Commercial Bank targets US diaspora

Ruto looks to other Asian powers to help reduce dependence on China

UN special envoy for Horn to address Security Council on Sudan

Under pressure, Ruto backpedals on state borrowing

Ex-minister and former Ruto ally Mwangi Kiunjuri vents Mt Kenya's frustrations

East African Community struggles to fulfill its potential

In Focus Deadly blast in Ruto stronghold highlights political ripples of long-running goldmine row

Ruto wants to place Kenya at heart of future Cape-to-Cairo free trade zone

Ruto threatens Odinga with International Criminal Court case

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Spotlight
William Ruto makes his influence felt at Radio Africa Group

In Focus
Deadly blast in Ruto stronghold highlights political ripples of long-running goldmine row