Musalia Mudavadi

Kenya
Ruto revives his religious networks

The president's entourage is seeking to forge closer ties with the Presbyterian Church, which is very popular in central Kenya. In recent months, the head of state has lost support in this region while continuing to win over the western part of the country, including through religious circles.

Kenya
Ruto shelves diaspora bond proposal amid fears of political meddling

Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi, who proposed the measure, failed to convince the president's influential economic advisers of the merits of launching a loan scheme aimed at Kenyans living abroad.

Kenya
Parliament weighs diplomatic immunity for Ford Foundation

Wishing to strengthen its presence in Nairobi, the philanthropic organisation has won government backing for diplomatic clearance similar to that enjoyed by international organisations. This comes despite a past clash with President William Ruto.

Kenya, Sudan
Trump administration probes Nairobi on RSF ties

The Kenyan authorities want to avoid any American sanctions, at a time when Washington plans to take a tougher stance against Sudanese paramilitaries and their allies. Despite the increasing evidence presented by his opponents, William Ruto pleads neutrality in this conflict.

Kenya
Ruto riled by allies as golden mining opportunity unravels

The Kenyan president saw the temporary alliance as key to developing gold mines in the west. It is however proving toothless in the face of increasing opposition from the public.

Uganda
Ruto and Museveni to follow diplomatic route on island border dispute

The two presidents have agreed on a plan to resolve their differences over the management of the small island of Migingo and the waters surrounding it, where many fishermen work. They intend to draw on the expertise of their diplomats and keep politicians out of what is a sensitive issue.

Kenya
Parliament ends diplomatic immunity for GCA climate research body

Despite Kenyan government backing, the climate change research facility Global Centre on Adaptation is set to lose its diplomatic status in the country. Parliament is mulling the various controversies surrounding the organisation, whose leader is close to the head of state.

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.

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Kenya
William Ruto looks to India to boost exports

The president, who is expected to visit New Delhi later this year, wants to rebalance trade with India, from which he also expects investment in Kenya. A draft medical agreement is also under consideration.