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Odinga and Kenyatta feel uneasy

With a month to go until the presidential election, the two main candidates, Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta, are burning the candles at both ends. Both are trying to wage their campaign against their respective rival and at the same [...] (702 words)

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KENYA
Ferdinand Waititu
International Criminal Court
Jeff Koinange
Jimnah Mbaru
Joseph Ndathi
K24
Mediamax Network
Mwai Kibaki
Njeru Githae
Oburu Odinga
ODM
Raila Odinga
Robinson
Royal Media Services
Ruth Odinga
Samuel Kamau Macharia
TNA
Uhuru Kenyatta
William Ruto

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Odinga can no longer count on his family

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Kenyatta calls for downfall of governor Kabogo

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Kenyatta is standing for a second term in office in August. © The Asahi Shimbun

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Kathleen Openda-Mvati, new PR chief for Odinga

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Raila Odinga can’t say no to his family

Luo former prime minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga is torn between the political ambitions of several members of his [...]

KENYA 28/10/2016

Royal Media Services makes drastic cuts to its workforce

Wachira Waruru, the CEO of Royal Media Services (RMS), the [...]

KENYA 28/10/2016

Will Ruto burn his fingers on maize?

Government reluctance to buy maize and flour from producers at [...]

KENYA 14/10/2016

Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga take their families on board

The two rivals in the next presidential election in August 2017 – outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta and the leader of [...]

KENYA 13/02/2015

Kenyatta president, Mediamax gets out of a jam

The accounts of Mediamax, the media group owned by the [...]

KENYA 26/07/2013

Kenyatta wants to keep eye on Odinga

President Uhuru Kenyatta is worried that Raila Odinga could already be preparing his come-back in the elections in 2017. [...]

KENYA 31/05/2013

Kenyatta too flexible with Ruto

Certain of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s advisors find him too accommodating with his Vice President William Ruto and are worried about the extent of the latter’s influence. [...]

KENYA 31/05/2013

ICC wants UN protection Free

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is to mount a powerful lobby of the five permanent members of the United Nations [...]

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KENYA 26/04/2013

Kenyatta and Ruto walking on eggshells

Caught between the proceedings of the International Criminal Court (ICC) against them and the devolution of certain powers under the new constitution, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Vice President William Ruto have been obliged to tread carefully in making all [. [...]

KENYA 12/04/2013

Raila Odinga has not retired yet Free

Raila Odinga was not present at President Uhuru Kenyatta’s inauguration ceremony, but is resisting his rival’s offers for him to leave politics altogether. [...]

KENYA 12/04/2013

Yoweri Museveni supports Uhuru Kenyatta against the ICC

The only foreign Head of State to speak at the [...]

KENYA 15/03/2013

Kenyatta mobbed by kith and kin

The members of Uhuru Kenyatta’s entourage are already at the starting blocks to pick up posts in government and senior administration. [...]

KENYA 15/03/2013

Supreme Court judges to be kept away

Uhuru Kenyatta’s lawyers want to remove certain members of the Supreme Court from hearing Raila Odinga’s complaint about the election result. [...]

Breaking newsKENYA 11/03/2013

Delicate presidential term in store for Kenyatta and Ruto

The hair’s breadth victory (50.07%) by Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate William Ruto in the presidential election on 4 [...]

KENYA 01/03/2013

Kenyetta’s highly effective lobbyists Free

In his run for the presidency, Uhuru Kenyatta retained the services of a British company to help him appear credible as a candidate. And it seems to be working. [...]

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KENYA 01/03/2013

A high risk general election

Business leaders and many other circles in Kenyan society (NGOs, journalists and the like) are doing their utmost to prevent the March 4 general election from turning into a remake of the ethnic clashes that followed the ballot in December, [. [...]

Breaking newsKENYA 21/02/2013

Raila Odinga already looks for second round allies

Prime minister Raila Odinga does not believe that he can beat his rival, deputy prime minister Uhuru Kenyatta in the [...]

Breaking newsKENYA 05/02/2013

Samuel Kamau Macharia is to campaign for Raila Odinga

The media tycoon Samuel Kamau Macharia, will not stop at giving Prime Minister Raila Odinga merely token support in the [...]

Insiders KENYA 21/01/2013

Raila Odinga, president in waiting

After having come close to beating Mwai Kibaki in the December 2007 presidential election, Raila Odinga looks to be favourite to win the next one, the first round of which is set to take place in March 2013. [...]

Insiders KENYA 07/01/2013

Samuel Kamau Macharia, a media magnate

Samuel Kamau Macharia reigns today over a media empire. As the owner of a television channel and a number of local language radio stations, he is one of the key players in the Kenyan media sector and one of the richest people in the country. [...]

KENYA 04/01/2013

Mudavadi doesn't know which way to turn

Since he was unable to replace Uhuru Kenyatta, Musalia Mudavadi will run for president. He stands no hope of winning but is planning to join Raila Odinga's side. [...]

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Uhuru Kenyatta, scion of a powerful family

As the son of Jomo Kenyatta, father of the Kenyan nation and founder of a veritable dynasty, Uhuru Kenyatta has, theoretically, the resources to match his ambitions, thanks to the vast family fortune amassed by his father and managed by his younger brother Muhoho. [...]

Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. © NJERI MWANGI/Reuters

Breaking newsKENYA 17/12/2012

Kibaki prefers Mudavadi to Kenyatta

According to several different sources, President Mwai Kibaki, is beginning to break his silence about the choice of his successor, [...]

KENYA 14/12/2012

Kibaki and Odinga split over police

The designation of a new Inspector General of Police and his assistants has been blocked by a disagreement between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga over a single name. [...]

KENYA 30/11/2012

David Cameron snubs Raila Odinga

The British Prime Minister David Cameron has ignored the request by his Kenyan counterpart Raila Odinga for London to pay compensation to former Mau Mau combatants. [...]

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Odinga introduces his experts to the IMF

Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is also a candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, recently introduced his economic think tank to IMF officials. [...]

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ODM on the watch for brain drain

Raila Odinga is trying to dissuade his political friends from dropping him ahead of the presidential election. But every time he makes one happy, he makes others unhappy. [...]

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KENYA 21/09/2012

Businessmen in the grip of election fever

The 47 county governor seats that were created in the 2010 constitution and are to be filled in the March 2013 general election, are a powerful magnet for several high profile people in the business world who want to throw [. [...]

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Ferdinand Waititu
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Njeru Githae
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Bidders flock to take over near-bankrupt Spire Bank

William Ruto ally to oversee budget?

Proficient Communications outshines Ruto's team

Odinga can no longer count on his family

Kenyatta calls for downfall of governor Kabogo

Kathleen Openda-Mvati, new PR chief for Odinga

Raila Odinga can’t say no to his family

Royal Media Services makes drastic cuts to its workforce

Will Ruto burn his fingers on maize?

Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga take their families on board

Kenyatta president, Mediamax gets out of a jam

Kenyatta wants to keep eye on Odinga

Kenyatta too flexible with Ruto

ICC wants UN protection Free

Kenyatta and Ruto walking on eggshells

Raila Odinga has not retired yet Free

Yoweri Museveni supports Uhuru Kenyatta against the ICC

Kenyatta mobbed by kith and kin

Supreme Court judges to be kept away

Delicate presidential term in store for Kenyatta and Ruto

Kenyetta’s highly effective lobbyists Free

A high risk general election

Raila Odinga already looks for second round allies

Samuel Kamau Macharia is to campaign for Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga, president in waiting

Samuel Kamau Macharia, a media magnate

Mudavadi doesn't know which way to turn

Uhuru Kenyatta, scion of a powerful family

Kibaki prefers Mudavadi to Kenyatta

Kibaki and Odinga split over police

David Cameron snubs Raila Odinga

Odinga introduces his experts to the IMF

ODM on the watch for brain drain

Businessmen in the grip of election fever

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