Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenya
Kenyatta clan and ousted VP differ over 2027 election strategy

Central Kenya's elites and Uhuru Kenyatta's family want to join a political party that would support Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential bid. For his part, the recently deposed Rigathi Gachagua would prefer to set up his own party, which would put forward a different candidate.

Kenya
Outlawed Mungiki sect associates now protect ousted deputy president

Deprived not only of his job as deputy president but also his protection detail, Rigathi Gachagua has turned to associates of an infamous sect to ensure his protection.

Kenya
Kikuyu leaders set sights on Nairobi governorship

Despite their numerical and economic dominance in the capital, this post has always eluded them.

Kenya
Brussels, Nairobi strengthen security ties

The European Union, which has pledged €20m to the Kenyan army under the European Peace Facility, wants to increase exchanges with Nairobi, and talks on security cooperation are due to take place next month.

The New Guard
Morocco, Zimbabwe, Kenya

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

MoroccoDoha Lkasmi, standard-bearer for business diplomacy

ZimbabweLaziel Muchemwa, cycling ambassador in Cape Town

KenyaAustine Onyango Gerald, promoting young people in politics

Kenya
Graft watchdog probes cancellation of $42m geothermal contract

Corruption sleuths in Kenya are looking into the awarding and subsequent cancellation of a contract by the state's Geothermal Development Company to a British subcontractor, Cluff Geothermal. The matter is already being followed closely by parliament.

Kenya
Battle for KTDA leadership posts in full swing

Elections to vote for the directors of Kenya Tea Development Agency's 54 factories began in May. Campaigning has been fierce, involving legal challenges and, in a bid to secure the youth vote, social media.

Kenya
Head of East African Chamber of Commerce struggles to win Ruto's support

Richard Ngatia is hoping to retain his influence in the business community despite failing to get re-elected as president of Kenya's chamber of commerce. But some critics are contesting his new regional role.

East Africa, Kenya
Fuel retailer Rubis Energie appoints new boss in Nairobi

The ex-TotalEnergies exec Olivier Sabrié began his new job in early July.