William Ruto

Kenya
Ruto-linked bank lands key role in new social security scheme

Kenya's brand new health cover scheme is already courting controversy. The shareholders of one of the banks chosen to collect employer contributions also manage an insurance company in which President William Ruto has a stake.

Kenya, South Sudan
Tricky South Sudan peace talks in Nairobi stumble on

The government and the opposition are holding firm on their positions as to the type of text that needs to be drawn up together. Civil society and Kenyan mediators are trying to defuse what is a tense stand-off.

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
Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

It will not be able to participate as a party to proceedings at the East African Court of Justice.

Kenya
Who will coordinate the Africa-France summit in Nairobi?

The Elysée Palace has just appointed diplomat Jérémie Blin to oversee preparations for the next Africa-France summit, scheduled for 2026. The former ambassador was part of the delegation that just accompanied the secretary of state for francophonie to Kenya.

Kenya
Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa's DCD Protected Mobility. The reason for this is the financial difficulties encountered by the Kenyan government.

Kenya
The business ventures of Ruto's children

While George Ruto is busy in the sporting world, his older brother, the president's first son, is a lawyer by training who has successfully forged his own path in agriculture.

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
Ruling party seeks to woo disaffected Kenyan youth

The presidential majority is seeking to boost support among young people by organising nationwide forums. It's a costly project as it involves paying youngsters to attend the events, but the Chinese Communist Party is helping out financially.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Nicolas Sarkozy, Mohammed VI, William Ruto

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

Ivory CoastSarkozy pays weekend visit to Ouattara

MoroccoMohammed VI keeps ambassadors on tenterhooks

KenyaFirst lady turns deaf ear to second lady's appeals