Raila Odinga

Kenya, Uganda
William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

The head of state is telling his allies that Kampala did not impose any conditions on its shareholding in the former state-owned company. Keen to fend off opposition criticism, he wants to make the partial privatisation of KPC one of the key achievements of his term in office.

Kenya
NGO once opposed to Kalonzo Musyoka hires lobbyist in Washington

As the former vice president and opposition candidate has just launched his campaign for the next general elections in 2027, the International Policy Group has signed a hefty contract with an American consultant.

Kenya, Madagascar
Ruto and Randrianirina's unexpected closer relationship

Invited to Antananarivo to celebrate 66 years of independence, the Kenyan president is making his first visit to the country. Despite the island's suspension from the African Union following the Colonel's coup, relations between the two states have strengthened in recent months.

Kenya
After takeover, Nation Media Group holds pivotal general meeting

Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top.

The New Guard
Morocco, DRC, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoAnas Chanaa, aiming to be king of cybersecurity

DRCTiakola champions African artistic creators' fight for digital revenue

KenyaCedrick Mike Otieno backs Ruto in Raila Odinga's stronghold

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Aya Nakamura

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

Africa ForwardThe very diplomatic seating plan for heads of state dinner

KenyaRaila Odinga Junior on a fact-finding mission at the Africa-France summit

MaliSinger Aya Nakamura finalises her own documentary ahead of her three Paris shows

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
Business community in the central region treads carefully amid rising tensions

With 18 months to go before the next presidential election, senior figures in the private sector, along with political and traditional leaders, are keen to avoid any direct confrontation with the head of state's camp in order to safeguard the region's economic interests.

The New Guard
Morocco, DRC, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoYoussef Farouqi, the kingdom's gas powerhouse

DRCCharles Tabu, from music impresario to palace favourite

KenyaAbabu Namwamba, William Ruto's official voice in Kampala

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.

South Sudan, Sudan
Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Back in the job he was fired from in January, Tutkew Gatluak Manime is expected to mend fences with South Sudan's northern neighbour to ensure the full resumption of critical oil exports.

Kenya
Ruto looks to bring onside rising star in west George Natembeya

The by-elections sped up the rise of the governor of Trans-Nzoia county. Seeking out new electors since the death of his ally Raila Odinga, the head of state is keen to secure the support of this opponent and is even willing to offer him a place in the front row for the forthcoming presidential campaign.

Palace Intrigues
Teodorin Obiang Nguema, Paul Biya, Raila Odinga, Cyril Ramaphosa and Alassane Ouattara

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

CameroonTeodorin Obiang Nguema cosies up to busy Biyas

KenyaRaila Odinga's posthumous, final memoir in the offing

South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa chides his oil minister for being hooked on hydrocarbons

Ivory CoastOuattara and Macron like ships in the night

Kenya
Snubbed by business heads, Rigathi Gachagua joins forces with the rest of the opposition

The former deputy president's aggressive style has deterred business leaders in the Central region, who want to preserve their commercial empires. Some fear reprisals from the head of state, or prefer to remain loyal to his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta.