Kenya
Embattled deputy president's would-be successors jostle for position

Kenya
Mid-term blues prompt Ruto's party to revise strategy ahead of 2027

With the president's popularity ratings in the doldrums, the United Democratic Alliance is intending to launch a new PR campaign in parts of the country where the former opposition politician Raila Odinga is popular.

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Alassane Ouattara, William Ruto, Cyril Ramaphosa

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Ivory CoastOuattara irked by his advisers

KenyaRuto unhappy about secret meeting between Kindiki and Kenyatta

GhanaRamaphosa angry with John Dramani Mahama

Kenya
Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa's DCD Protected Mobility. The reason for this is the financial difficulties encountered by the Kenyan government.

Kenya
Outlawed Mungiki sect associates now protect ousted deputy president

Deprived not only of his job as deputy president but also his protection detail, Rigathi Gachagua has turned to associates of an infamous sect to ensure his protection.

Kenya
Ruling party seeks to woo disaffected Kenyan youth

The presidential majority is seeking to boost support among young people by organising nationwide forums. It's a costly project as it involves paying youngsters to attend the events, but the Chinese Communist Party is helping out financially.

Kenya
Odinga's departure prompts ODM infighting

Senior executives of the Orange Democratic Movement, Kenya's second largest political party, are not taking kindly to the promotion of Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o as interim leader. In addition to his age and attitude towards them, Nyong'o's pro-government line has distanced him from many ODM executives.

Kenya
Treasury and counties clash over new tax collection system

A new scheme is aiming to harmonise tax collection by local authorities, who are criticised for inefficient management and sometimes accused of corruption. But county governors see it as unwanted interference by central government.

Kenya
British miner Karebe Gold wins concession from government

British mining firm Karebe Gold has managed to persuade the Kenyan mining ministry to alter the make-up of the artisanal mining committee in Nandi County in the Rift Valley.

Kenya
Deputy in Raila Odinga's party dreaming of becoming opposition leader

A respected leader in his region, the former governor of Mombasa, Ali Hassan Joho, is struggling to win over the traditional opposition strongholds in western Kenya. He is seeking to unite the key leaders of the coast around his own possible party.