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Kenya
Iranian scandal rocks Kenya's tea industry

Debsh Tea Company, an Iranian firm linked to a businessman close to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is the main buyer of Kenyan tea. It is now under fire for alleged corruption and risks bringing a whole section of the Kenyan economy down with it.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 18.12.2023

Equatorial Guinea, Kenya
Lukashenko selects intriguing team for his African tour

On his visit to Equatorial Guinea and then Kenya, the Belarusian leader was accompanied by certain figures without an obvious connection to the stated goal of his trip, namely agriculture and healthcare.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.12.2023

Kenya
Ursula von der Leyen expected Monday in Nairobi to sign EU-Kenya trade deal

The EU-Kenya partnership agreement, which has been the subject of lengthy negotiations between both parties, may come into force in March 2024. Brussels still has high hopes of extending this future trade treaty to include other East African countries.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 14.12.2023

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Kenya
Gloves off as Ruto goes after sugar sector rule-breakers

Public and private refineries alike are in the sights of the government as it tries to revitalise the sugar industry. They stand accused of diverting the sugar harvested by farmers from its intended use and of contributing to the current slump.

Free access Commodity traders, Politics 14.12.2023

A tractor transports sugarcane into the state-owned Mumias Sugar refinery.

Kenya
Another cement giant pulls the plug on KPLC

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company's soaring electricity prices have prompted regional titan Mombasa Cement to abandon the state utility and switch to a private supplier. In so doing, it follows in the footsteps of Narendra Raval.

Subscribers only Energy 11.12.2023

Kenya
Education overhaul rattles Ruto's government

Between calls for boycotts and demonstrations, the transition to a new education system is crystallising opposition to the government. The education secretary is due to appear before a parliamentary committee today.

Subscribers only Politics 07.12.2023

Kenya
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's day in continental court delayed

The flamboyant politician, who was ousted from the Kenyan capital's governorship in 2020 on a range of charges, is trying to overturn a Supreme Court decision before the East African Court of Justice. But this case, like others, is behind schedule.

Subscribers only Politics 05.12.2023

Kenya
Ruto clarifies stance on Israel and Arab League amid confusion and dissent

The Israel-Hamas war has reawakened deep divisions in Kenya's political circles and, after a string of diplomatic blunders, the government has had to spell out its position to ambassadors in Nairobi.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 30.11.2023

Kenya
Ruto between rock and hard place on mining law reform

After a four-year moratorium, the issuing of new mining permits has revived the debate between the different stakeholders in the sector. Local communities are demanding a fairer share-out of revenues and professional opportunities.

Subscribers only Mining 30.11.2023

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron speed up thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations

After a year of icy relations, France and Morocco are showing signs of wanting to open up to each other again. Following a low-profile trip by French foreign ministry officials to Rabat in early November, a delegation from Paris's interior ministry is due to visit the Moroccan capital shortly.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.11.2023

French President Emmanuel Macron and King Mohammed VI of Morocco pictured during the One Planet Summit in Paris, on 12 December 2017.

Kenya
Ruto wants to streamline international aid

The Kenyan government hopes to obtain funds more quickly, and in sectors that it considers to be priorities. A project monitoring unit will be set up next year.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.11.2023

Kenya
Ruto struggles to sweeten sugar sector

The president's bid to invigorate Kenya's sugar industry is taking place in a decidedly gloomy atmosphere. Small producers are deserting the sector, while refineries have been lying idle for months.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 28.11.2023

In Focus | DRC, Kenya
Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Since Félix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 in the DRC, the Kenyan political class and private sector have been trying to make inroads there. These efforts have been slow to bear fruit, as relations between the two countries remain strained.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 27.11.2023

Kenyan president William Ruto, Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi and Congolese Head of State Félix Tshisekedi.

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.

Subscribers only Politics 24.11.2023

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.

Subscribers only Business 22.11.2023

Kenya
Isolated deputy president Gachagua curbs his lofty ambitions

Kenya's deputy president is losing support within the ruling party, where some are plotting to oust him, and is seeking appeasement by toning down his ambitions.

Subscribers only Politics 20.11.2023

Kenya's President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi, Kenya, 4 September 2023.

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.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Business 17.11.2023

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.

Subscribers only Energy 15.11.2023

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.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 14.11.2023

Kenya
Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

A new regulatory framework for space activities is under consideration, as Nairobi and Rome prepare for fresh cooperation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.11.2023

Kenyan defence minister Aden Duale in Nairobi on 25 September 2023.

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

William Ruto

Kenya
Iranian scandal rocks Kenya's tea industry

Equatorial Guinea, Kenya
Lukashenko selects intriguing team for his African tour

Kenya
Ursula von der Leyen expected Monday in Nairobi to sign EU-Kenya trade deal

Kenya
Gloves off as Ruto goes after sugar sector rule-breakers

Kenya
Another cement giant pulls the plug on KPLC

Kenya
Education overhaul rattles Ruto's government

Kenya
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's day in continental court delayed

Kenya
Ruto clarifies stance on Israel and Arab League amid confusion and dissent

Kenya
Ruto between rock and hard place on mining law reform

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron speed up thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations

Kenya
Ruto wants to streamline international aid

Kenya
Ruto struggles to sweeten sugar sector

In Focus | DRC, Kenya
Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Kenya
Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

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

Kenya
Isolated deputy president Gachagua curbs his lofty ambitions

Kenya
Ruto follows troops with cash in Rift Valley pacification strategy

Kenya
Kenya's nuclear power revival sparks anger

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

Kenya
Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

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Cameroon, Central African Republic Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

William Ruto

Kenya Iranian scandal rocks Kenya's tea industry

Equatorial Guinea, Kenya Lukashenko selects intriguing team for his African tour

Kenya Ursula von der Leyen expected Monday in Nairobi to sign EU-Kenya trade deal

Kenya Gloves off as Ruto goes after sugar sector rule-breakers

Kenya Another cement giant pulls the plug on KPLC

Kenya Education overhaul rattles Ruto's government

Kenya Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's day in continental court delayed

Kenya Ruto clarifies stance on Israel and Arab League amid confusion and dissent

Kenya Ruto between rock and hard place on mining law reform

Spotlight | Morocco Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron speed up thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations

Kenya Ruto wants to streamline international aid

Kenya Ruto struggles to sweeten sugar sector

In Focus | DRC, Kenya Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Kenya Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

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

Kenya Isolated deputy president Gachagua curbs his lofty ambitions

Kenya Ruto follows troops with cash in Rift Valley pacification strategy

Kenya Kenya's nuclear power revival sparks anger

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

Kenya Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy

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Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

Kenya
Iranian scandal rocks Kenya's tea industry

Equatorial Guinea, Kenya
Lukashenko selects intriguing team for his African tour

Kenya
Ursula von der Leyen expected Monday in Nairobi to sign EU-Kenya trade deal

Kenya
Gloves off as Ruto goes after sugar sector rule-breakers

Kenya
Another cement giant pulls the plug on KPLC

Kenya
Education overhaul rattles Ruto's government

Kenya
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's day in continental court delayed

Kenya
Ruto clarifies stance on Israel and Arab League amid confusion and dissent

Kenya
Ruto between rock and hard place on mining law reform

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron speed up thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations

Kenya
Ruto wants to streamline international aid

Kenya
Ruto struggles to sweeten sugar sector

In Focus | DRC, Kenya
Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Kenya
Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

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

Kenya
Isolated deputy president Gachagua curbs his lofty ambitions

Kenya
Ruto follows troops with cash in Rift Valley pacification strategy

Kenya
Kenya's nuclear power revival sparks anger

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

Kenya
Kenya set to relaunch space programme in partnership with Italy