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Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has decided not to reinvest in his family's media group, two years ahead of elections in which he is only half-heartedly backing one of the candidates. Weighed down by problems in the press sector, the company has halted its expansion plans indefinitely.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 12.09.2025

Kenya's President William Ruto in Nairobi, 12 May 2025. © Simon Maina/AFP

Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

On the eve of critical talks with the international financial institution, the Kenyan president is not ruling out any options that would help him raise money for his ailing budget. However, the privatisation of certain state assets is facing significant opposition, including from his own camp.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 11.09.2025

Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Kenyan authorities are investigating possible human trafficking from its northern neighbor. The National Intelligence Service and police have been deployed to the border at Moyale.

Subscribers only Politics 11.09.2025

Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

The large number of displaced persons arriving from Somalia coupled with the Kenyan administration's difficulties in accommodating them are causing concern among security officials.

Subscribers only Defence 10.09.2025

Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Despite signing new international partnerships, the Kenya Space Agency must scale back its ambitions. Fundamental texts on Kenyan space policy will need to be amended.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 09.09.2025

Tea exports to Iran under threat

In the wake of a scandal surrounding sub-standard leaf imports from Kenya, Tehran is calling for a major investigation. However, a perceived lack of progress in Nairobi could derail the resumption of trade flows between the two countries.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.09.2025

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Beijing mulls its African debt strategy

With Trump pushing power politics, China is striking a conciliatory tone with Western partners on African sovereign debt under the G20 framework – while keeping bilateral deals in reserve.

Subscribers only Finance 05.09.2025

China's President Xi Jinping (centre) and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto (far right) in Beijing, on 24 April 2025.

Miners vexed over Ali Hassan Joho's family affairs

An unknown company, linked to the cabinet secretary's family, has landed big mining contracts in Migori county, arousing anger among players in the sector.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 02.09.2025

William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

The 20 or so local elections and by-elections are a full-scale test for the government, which has been plagued by demonstrations for over a year.

Subscribers only Politics 29.08.2025

Communication breakdown at top of police force

The unlimited influence of Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General of the National Police Service and close to President William Ruto, is causing disturbance within the institution.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 28.08.2025

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Ruto prepares trip to Washington to save relations with Trump administration

While getting closer to China, the Ruto administration also wishes to keep the advantages obtained from the previous US government. With this in mind, Nairobi has just secured the services of a powerful lobbying firm.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

William Ruto at the Capitol in Washington, 22 May 2024.

New US chargé d'affaires to take up post in Nairobi

The identity of the future US ambassador to Kenya is still unknown. The current US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Susan Burns, is expected to take up her post in the Kenyan capital this week as chargé d'affaires.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.08.2025

Ruto attempts to avert implosion in Odinga camp

An influential faction of the Orange Democratic Movement is threatening to secede if the party continues its government agreement with the head of state. The president has asked his former rival to rein in his troops to avoid weakening an already faltering presidential coalition.

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2025

In spite of attempts at dialogue, the situation remains tense in Rift Valley

With less than two years to go to the elections, this multicultural region in the west of Kenya is divided between the government and the opposition. The government's support of local leaders to appease tensions have not yet had any impact.

Subscribers only Politics 21.08.2025

Riot police officers detain demonstrators during anti-government protests in the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, Kenya, 7 July 2025.

Diplomatic partners concerned about future projects following Ruto's new rules

The government has asked financial backers to support its ventures. Yet the executive's cash flow issues and poor communication have raised concerns among foreign partners that there may be obstacles ahead.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.08.2025

Ruto tries to sway Samia Suluhu to roll back her protectionist measures

The Tanzanian presidency's abrupt decision to ban foreigners from working in 15 strategic sectors has hit the Kenyan diaspora hard.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 18.08.2025

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (left) and Kenyan President William Ruto (right) in Nairobi, 27 August 2024.

Kenya Tea Development Agency the target of politically charged investigation

One of KTDA's subsidiaries received a visit from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The shadow of William Ruto looms over the proceedings, as the private tea consortium still counts supporters of his rival Rigathi Gachagua among its ranks.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 18.08.2025

Five gold mine blast murder suspects re-arrested

Since three employees of a British-Mauritian mining company died in an explosion in 2023, justice has eluded the victims' families. Now five people against whom murder charges had been dropped seem set to appear in the dock after all.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 30.07.2025

Air service providers sweep up UN contracts

In recent months, several Kenya-based firms have distinguished themselves by winning contracts to provide air transport and logistical support for United Nations military and political missions.

Subscribers only Defence 29.07.2025

Nairobi coffee sales go global as Trump slams Brazil

In May, Nairobi announced plans to open its coffee auctions to buyers from around the world. Tasked by William Ruto with winning over farmers ahead of his reelection bid, the agriculture cabinet secretary will try to make the project a reality in a visit to the United States.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 28.07.2025

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Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Tea exports to Iran under threat

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Miners vexed over Ali Hassan Joho's family affairs

William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

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Diplomatic partners concerned about future projects following Ruto's new rules

Ruto tries to sway Samia Suluhu to roll back her protectionist measures

Kenya Tea Development Agency the target of politically charged investigation

Five gold mine blast murder suspects re-arrested

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