William Ruto

Kenya
Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

Kenyan transport secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the president's chief of staff Felix Koskei are jockeying for position within the ruling coalition. Both are trying to strengthen their political base.

Kenya
Allies of former chamber of commerce head set up rival body

At a time when SMEs are struggling, a handful of supporters of Richard Ngatia, former chairman of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), have created the Strategic Chamber of Traders in Kenya.

Kenya
Ruto follows troops with cash in Rift Valley pacification strategy

The Kenyan army and police have managed to reduce levels of violence in the northwestern region. Troops deployed there are now set to oversee development projects.

Kenya
Kenya's nuclear power revival sparks anger

Kenyan authorities are reviving the idea of building a power plant in an unspoilt coastal zone after years of inaction, sparking protests from civil society groups who fear the project's negative environmental and economic impact.

Kenya
Ruto keen to revive fortunes of state's debt-laden textile firm

The Kenyan president has made a priority of ensuring Rivatex, a company based in his political heartland, emerges from its deep financial woes.

Kenya
Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules

William Ruto's government is gathering feedback from experts on its carbon credit market regulations. Some experts have taken issue with a first draft of the rules drawn up by the environment ministry because of the way it divvies up roles between various public entities.

Kenya
Family Bank finalises regional expansion plan

Family Bank, which is moving beyond Kenya for the first time, has finalised the schedule and order of countries for its regional expansion.

Kenya
Ruto seeks to put Kenya back on world peacekeeping map

Getting more Kenyan boots on the ground in UN missions would pay double dividends: it would help modernise the country's army and boost foreign revenue.

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua follows up Brussels trip with visit to Germany

Kenyan agricultural reforms have had a direct impact on certain German multinationals. This will be a key subject during Rigathi Gachagua's trip to Germany as the two countries seek to forge closer diplomatic and commercial relations.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Lula, Mahamadou Issoufou, Florence Parly

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

Ivory CoastPatrick Achi's final tête-à-tête with Alassane Ouattara?

CongoBrazilian president Lula unable to attend Sassou's environmental summit

NigerMahamadou Issoufou, an uncomfortable presence on International Crisis Group's board of trustees

BeninFrance's ex-armed forces minister visits Cotonou

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Yoweri Museveni

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

Gabon-Kenya Ruto lends a hand to the Commonwealth after coup

Nigeria French trade minister heads to Abuja as consolation prize

Uganda Pastor Patience Museveni builds father's northern networks