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Kenya
Rivalries drive cracks through Ruto's coalition

Tension between Kenya's deputy president and two of William Ruto's key allies risks upsetting the fragile regional equilibrium within the head of state's ruling political grouping.

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.

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Kenya
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.

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Kenya
Scope of Ruto-Odinga talks likely to widen

Kenya's political antagonists have engaged in peace talks via their parliamentary proxies, and this has set in motion a game of bluff that could extend beyond the official agenda.

Kenya
Cleophas Malala's cabinet bid meets with mixed response from Ruto's allies

Former senator Cleophas Malala, who has been tasked with merging the presidential party with allied formations, is eager to join the cabinet. But the supervisory role earmarked for him is being met with suspicion by the Kenyan president's key allies.

Kenya
Privatisation bill divides Ruto majority

The Kenyan executive is to submit a bill to the National Assembly which, if passed, would allow it to launch the privatisation of state firms without having to obtain parliamentary approval. The measure, which was not in President Ruto's election manifesto, is causing concern even within the coalition government.

Kenya
Ruto allies' strategy to beef up their presence in Europe

Kenya's ruling coalition wants to boost its influence among Kenyans living in Europe, who voted massively for the opposition leader in last year's elections. To achieve this, it hopes to set up mobile consulates in cities without diplomatic representation.

Kenya
Ruto steps up support for Sagana industrial park

The flagship project of governor Anne Waiguru, a key ally of William Ruto, is attracting growing investor interest and is becoming a priority for the president's first term in office.

Kenya
Mount Kenya Foundation business club members divided over support for Odinga

Some business leaders who financed the unsuccessful election campaign of opposition leader Raila Odinga are ready to provide fresh funds to pay for the protest meetings he is staging against the government. Yet some fear the government could retaliate.

Kenya
Odinga risks losing allies over renewed rejection of Ruto's legitimacy

The runner-up in last year's presidential election has ignored his top supporters' pleas to accept William Ruto's offer of becoming Kenya's official leader of the opposition. But Odinga's own calls for mass demonstrations to push for Ruto's resignation could well backfire.

Kenya
Ruto plans diplomatic reshuffle to reward election allies

The parties in the ruling coalition are negotiating to share out soon-to-be vacant posts in Kenyan embassies and consulates. The president is using the opportunity to promote loyal supporters who did not get a government job.