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Kenya
Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Four of Kenya's most important state agencies are still without a boss, as President Ruto and his deputy squabble over who to appoint. They are struggling to dish out the jobs in a way that respects regional interests.

Subscribers only Politics 07.03.2023

Kenya
Tension between police and army over joint security operation in northern Rift Valley

The deployment of the police and armed forces within days of each other to deal with security problems in the counties of north western Kenya has run into problems, caused by the failure of the commanders of the two forces to share information.

Subscribers only Defence 06.03.2023

Kenyan police officers patrol in Turkana, on 15 November 2012.

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Ruto's Somalia pivot

Kenya's new president looks set to step up his fledgling rapprochement with neighbouring Somalia, marking a stark departure from the policy of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2023

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and on the right his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto.

Kenya
Kenya's defence and agriculture ministries tussle for control of lucrative meat business

Management of Kenya's meat commission was last year passed from the defence to the agriculture ministry, but the former is keen to retain control of the civilian institution. Major livestock farm owners, particularly in the north of the country, have come out in support of Defence Minister Aden Duale.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 11.01.2023

Kenya, Somalia
Ruto preparing to reopen land border with Somalia

Breaking news published on 05/12/22 at 1:20 pm - The Kenyan and Somali presidents have agreed to reopen the main land crossings between their two countries following intense negotiations between both heads of state. This marks a shift in the bilateral relationship, and in Kenyan security policy.

Subscribers only Politics 05.12.2022

Kenya
Ruto's hawks persuade him to back poll body purge

Under pressure from government hardliners, the head of state is supporting a bid to rid Kenya's election commission of four members who challenged his victory in August's presidential election. The change of heart could backfire.

Subscribers only Politics 28.11.2022

Kenya
Kenya Ports Authority director job whets many appetites

Several clans in President William Ruto's entourage are jockeying to get their representative appointed as the new head of the highly strategic Kenya Ports Authority.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 01.11.2022

Kenya
After the elections, Katmerciler's MRAPs disappear over the horizon

Having faced criticism for more than a year, Katmerciler's June 2021 contract to supply 118 Hizir II armoured vehicles to the Kenya Defence Forces appears to have hit a dead end.

Subscribers only Defence 31.10.2022

Somalia
Farmajo prepares his return from Istanbul

Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as 'Farmajo', has found refuge in Turkey, after his defeat in May by Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud.

Subscribers only Politics 26.10.2022

Kenya
Ruto faces tricky task of choosing new army chief

The new president must soon find a replacement for the head of Kenya's military as the top brass appointed by his predecessor approach retirement. But the options open to him are rife with political considerations.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 12.10.2022

Spotlight | Kenya
From Washington to the Horn, Ruto's new diplomatic strategy

The new president is keen to build on the alliances forged by his predecessor, but is also on the lookout for new international partners. However, he has limited manpower and room for manoeuvre to transform the regional map.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 29.09.2022

Kenyan president William Ruto speaks during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on 21 September 2022, in New York.

Kenya
Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

The new Kenyan president's administration is having trouble finding enough experts to put his programme into action but also needs to meet the demands of his political allies.

Subscribers only Politics 26.09.2022

Kenya
Ruto and Odinga snub religious leaders' call for peaceful elections

The leaders of Kenya's main Christian churches called on the two leading presidential candidates to meet and commit to a peaceful election. They have declined the invitation.

Subscribers only Politics 29.07.2022

Kenya, Somalia
Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga court Somalia's new president

The Kenyan president and the two main contenders hoping to succeed him have already contacted the new Somali leader's officials. But they will have their work cut out to normalise relations between Nairobi and Mogadishu, which hit rock bottom under Somalia's previous leader.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.06.2022

Somalia's new president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at his inauguration ceremony on 9 June 2022.

Kenya, Somalia
Jubaland, a major territorial issue for Farmajo, Ruto and Odinga

Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe has been at daggers drawn with the Somali president since 2019. Kenya's presidential election this year may well seal his fate.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 06.04.2022

The President of the Somali federal state of Jubaland, Ahmed Madobe.

Spotlight | Horn of Africa
Isolated Ruto deploys his allies to win over the Horn

Sidelined from the international top table for the past five years, the deputy head of state, who is running for president in August, is counting on his allies and a carefully picked team to maintain or establish dialogue with the leaders of neighbouring countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.03.2022

Deputy president and presidential candidate William Ruto, shown here on 15 March at his inauguration in Nairobi.

Kenya
Gloves come off in Ruto's battle with Kenyatta

The deputy president's remaining allies in the government have resigned in order to reach out to the grass roots and help finance his election campaign. Now that they have nothing left to lose, they are preparing a concerted offensive against the Kenyan leader.

Subscribers only Politics 18.02.2022

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto camp decides to pick a fight over Kenyatta's eurobond plan

Vice president William Ruto has mustered his troops in parliament to fight against the head of state's plans to issue a new eurobond. The bond, the proceeds of which are to be used to reimburse the Kenyatta administration's debts, is contested even in the president's own camp.

Subscribers only Politics 06.04.2021

Kenya, Somalia
Kenya's Somali community steps up pressure on Kenyatta over border tensions

Several big guns in the Kenyan government who hail from the region bordering Somalia are urging President Uhuru Kenyatta to revive dialogue with his Somalian counterpart Farmajo.

Free access Politics, Diplomacy 29.01.2021

Somalia, Somaliland
Nairobi builds diplomatic bridges with Hargeisa

With relations already strained between Nairobi and Mogadishu due to their border dispute, Kenyatta has riled Farmajo by inviting Musa Bihi Abdi.

Subscribers only Politics 15.11.2019

Morocco
US-China trade war threatens Morocco's nascent battery industry

Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

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Kenya
Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Kenya
Tension between police and army over joint security operation in northern Rift Valley

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Ruto's Somalia pivot

Kenya
Kenya's defence and agriculture ministries tussle for control of lucrative meat business

Kenya, Somalia
Ruto preparing to reopen land border with Somalia

Kenya
Ruto's hawks persuade him to back poll body purge

Kenya
Kenya Ports Authority director job whets many appetites

Kenya
After the elections, Katmerciler's MRAPs disappear over the horizon

Somalia
Farmajo prepares his return from Istanbul

Kenya
Ruto faces tricky task of choosing new army chief

Spotlight | Kenya
From Washington to the Horn, Ruto's new diplomatic strategy

Kenya
Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

Kenya
Ruto and Odinga snub religious leaders' call for peaceful elections

Kenya, Somalia
Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga court Somalia's new president

Kenya, Somalia
Jubaland, a major territorial issue for Farmajo, Ruto and Odinga

Spotlight | Horn of Africa
Isolated Ruto deploys his allies to win over the Horn

Kenya
Gloves come off in Ruto's battle with Kenyatta

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto camp decides to pick a fight over Kenyatta's eurobond plan

Kenya, Somalia
Kenya's Somali community steps up pressure on Kenyatta over border tensions

Somalia, Somaliland
Nairobi builds diplomatic bridges with Hargeisa

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Kenya Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Kenya Tension between police and army over joint security operation in northern Rift Valley

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia Ruto's Somalia pivot

Kenya Kenya's defence and agriculture ministries tussle for control of lucrative meat business

Kenya, Somalia Ruto preparing to reopen land border with Somalia

Kenya Ruto's hawks persuade him to back poll body purge

Kenya Kenya Ports Authority director job whets many appetites

Kenya After the elections, Katmerciler's MRAPs disappear over the horizon

Somalia Farmajo prepares his return from Istanbul

Kenya Ruto faces tricky task of choosing new army chief

Spotlight | Kenya From Washington to the Horn, Ruto's new diplomatic strategy

Kenya Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

Kenya Ruto and Odinga snub religious leaders' call for peaceful elections

Kenya, Somalia Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga court Somalia's new president

Kenya, Somalia Jubaland, a major territorial issue for Farmajo, Ruto and Odinga

Spotlight | Horn of Africa Isolated Ruto deploys his allies to win over the Horn

Kenya Gloves come off in Ruto's battle with Kenyatta

Spotlight | Kenya Ruto camp decides to pick a fight over Kenyatta's eurobond plan

Kenya, Somalia Kenya's Somali community steps up pressure on Kenyatta over border tensions

Somalia, Somaliland Nairobi builds diplomatic bridges with Hargeisa

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Morocco
US-China trade war threatens Morocco's nascent battery industry

Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Kenya
Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Kenya
Tension between police and army over joint security operation in northern Rift Valley

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Ruto's Somalia pivot

Kenya
Kenya's defence and agriculture ministries tussle for control of lucrative meat business

Kenya, Somalia
Ruto preparing to reopen land border with Somalia

Kenya
Ruto's hawks persuade him to back poll body purge

Kenya
Kenya Ports Authority director job whets many appetites

Kenya
After the elections, Katmerciler's MRAPs disappear over the horizon

Somalia
Farmajo prepares his return from Istanbul

Kenya
Ruto faces tricky task of choosing new army chief

Spotlight | Kenya
From Washington to the Horn, Ruto's new diplomatic strategy

Kenya
Ruto forges delicate balance between politicians and technocrats

Kenya
Ruto and Odinga snub religious leaders' call for peaceful elections

Kenya, Somalia
Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga court Somalia's new president

Kenya, Somalia
Jubaland, a major territorial issue for Farmajo, Ruto and Odinga

Spotlight | Horn of Africa
Isolated Ruto deploys his allies to win over the Horn

Kenya
Gloves come off in Ruto's battle with Kenyatta

Spotlight | Kenya
Ruto camp decides to pick a fight over Kenyatta's eurobond plan

Kenya, Somalia
Kenya's Somali community steps up pressure on Kenyatta over border tensions

Somalia, Somaliland
Nairobi builds diplomatic bridges with Hargeisa