Kenya
Ruto riled by allies as golden mining opportunity unravels

DRC
Kinshasa tests artisanal gold export model with Canadian investor

Working with the Congolese state, the project, GoldConnect, is trialling a production and export model that relies heavily on new digital technologies.

Kenya
Ruto pushes ahead with Turkana airport project

The head of state is stepping up efforts to fast-track the construction of a major airport and military facility in Turkana county. This comes despite mounting resistance from local communities who fear losing vital grazing land in the arid region.

Kenya
Oil scandal showdown looms between Ruto and anti-corruption agency

The sluggish pace of the police investigation into substandard fuel imports has prompted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to launch its own probe. Despite limited powers, the agency appears unafraid of clashing with two cabinet members backed by the president.

Kenya
Ruto's right-hand man calls ministers to order

Energy ministry officials are coordinating their activities more closely with the president's chief of staff, Felix Koskei, who was annoyed to see them touring their constituencies rather than attending important meetings.

Palace Intrigues
Rachel Ruto, Michael Randrianirina, Saif al-Islam

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

KenyaRachel Ruto set to enter the presidential campaign

MadagascarFrom Rajoelina to Randrianirina, businessman Nasser Goulamhoussen tends to his varying networks

Libya-FranceRelatives of ‘martyr' Saif al-Islam Gaddafi organise ceremony

Kenya
Ruto waits on higher bids for much-coveted Mrima Hill mining site

Although a favourite in the running to obtain a permit for a parcel with a rich potential in rare earths, an Australian consortium must confront growing competition. The Kenyan president wants to leave time for other players to position themselves.

Kenya
Following Raila Odinga's death, his party tries to avert implosion

The leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement is set to mull proposals aimed at easing tensions between its various factions. President William Ruto's interest in Kenya's second largest political party, however, is only accentuating the differences.

Kenya
Shanta Gold relies on key contacts to speed up its mining projects

A junior mining company seeking permits in the west is receiving support from those close to President William Ruto, who is counting on the sector to boost the country's economy.