Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
Ruto puts pressure on new police chief

Kenya
With deputy president's job on the line, Central Kenyan allies swing into action

Under fire from the president's ruling coalition, Rigathi Gachagua is relying on leaders of his Kikuyu community to stay in office. It is a strategy that is dividing his native Mount Kenya region.

Kenya, Nigeria
Abuja and Nairobi boost security ties

Nigeria and Kenya plan to conduct joint exercises and training, particularly in the surveillance of their respective borders in the face of jihadism.