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William Ruto

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
The backstory of African Nations Championship postponement

The adjournment of the tournament follows an urgent vote within the competition's organising committee on the eve of the draw. Several football associations will welcome the development.

Subscribers only Business 15.01.2025

Spotlight | Kenya
Julius Mwale's medical castle in the air stretches from California to Butere

He presented himself as a genius inventor, a self-made man and a philanthropic investor. Storm clouds have however been gathering over Mwale, the US-Kenyan businessman who vowed to revolutionise healthcare in Africa but whose pharaonic scheme has swallowed up tens of millions of dollars with few tangible results.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 09.01.2025

Kenya
Ruto reluctant to invest in Moi clan's struggling Standard

The media group, which has reported dismal financial results, is floundering. Kenyan President William Ruto was initially interested in acquiring shares from those close to ex-head of state Daniel arap Moi, but is now wary of involving his entourage.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 08.01.2025

Former Baringo senator Gideon Moi gives a speech during the Azimio la Umoja Convention in Nairobi, Kenya, 10 December 2021.

Kenya
Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

An educational complex is due to open on the outskirts of Eldoret (West) on the grounds of Koilel Farm, owned by Kenyan President William Ruto.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 07.01.2025

Spotlight | Nigeria
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Abuja has yet to pay its full membership fee to the prestigious music awards. Nigeria's reticence to do so is fuelling the ambitions of the Grammy's other African members, which are each hoping to host the ceremony themselves and see their own artists shine on the world stage.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 06.01.2025

Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey, 10 June 2023.

Kenya
Kenyan flower industry struggles with falling production and tax adjustments

Kenya's major flower producers have lost some of their tax benefits since William Ruto came to power in 2022. A situation that is taking its toll on this key sector, which employs more than 150,000 people.

Subscribers only Business 24.12.2024

A worker packages flowers at Wildfire Flowers on 12 February 2019 in Naivasha, Kenya.

Kenya
Senate seeks control of county spending

Kenya's two houses of parliament are examining separate bills that would etch in stone the Senate's oversight of county administrations, but a rivalry between the two institutions is complicating their road to legislation.

Subscribers only Politics 24.12.2024

Kenya
Power struggle looms as Kenya's tea task force tackles unsold stock

President William Ruto's administration has set up a task force to find the causes of Kenya's unsold tea and how to fix the crisis. Not everyone shares the views of Tea Board of Kenya chair, Jacob Kahiu.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 20.12.2024

Kenya
Ruto-Kenyatta rapprochement defangs opposition

Kenyan President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta have unsettled their respective allies by meeting to discuss a forthcoming reshuffle of top government jobs and possible constitutional reform.

Subscribers only Politics 19.12.2024

Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi on 13 September 2022 during William Ruto inauguration ceremony.

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.

Subscribers only Business 16.12.2024

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.12.2024

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.

Subscribers only Politics 09.12.2024

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.

Subscribers only Politics 06.12.2024

Kenya
Jeers in central Kenya prompt Ruto to splurge on performers in bid to win back youth

The recent ousting of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua audibly deepened antigovernment sentiment in his Mount Kenya stronghold. The head of state hopes sending eight "peace caravans" laden with local talent will revive his fortunes in the country's most populous region ahead of elections in 2027.

Subscribers only Politics 04.12.2024

William Ruto and his new deputy president, Kithure Kindiki, during his swearing-in ceremony in Nairobi on 1 November 2024.

Kenya
Graft watchdog homes in on ousted deputy president's coffee aide

Peter Githinji Njuki, who advised Rigathi Gachagua on his coffee reforms before he was toppled, is in the cross-hairs of Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over suspected self-dealing.

Subscribers only Politics 27.11.2024

A news stand with newspapers carrying headlines on the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi on 9 October 2024.

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

The British junior's shareholders want the firm to act soon on finding a more dynamic stock market, making new acquisitions and rapidly developing Kenyan reserves.

Subscribers only Energy 26.11.2024

Rahul Dhir, Tullow Oil CEO, at Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa, 4 October 2022.

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.11.2024

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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

William Ruto

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
The backstory of African Nations Championship postponement

Spotlight | Kenya
Julius Mwale's medical castle in the air stretches from California to Butere

Kenya
Ruto reluctant to invest in Moi clan's struggling Standard

Kenya
Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

Spotlight | Nigeria
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Kenya
Kenyan flower industry struggles with falling production and tax adjustments

Kenya
Senate seeks control of county spending

Kenya
Power struggle looms as Kenya's tea task force tackles unsold stock

Kenya
Ruto-Kenyatta rapprochement defangs opposition

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

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

Kenya
Kenyatta clan and ousted VP differ over 2027 election strategy

Kenya
Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

Kenya
Jeers in central Kenya prompt Ruto to splurge on performers in bid to win back youth

Kenya
Graft watchdog homes in on ousted deputy president's coffee aide

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

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

Kenya
Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

Kenya
William Ruto schemes to win back Mount Kenya's wavering coffee growers

Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

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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

Transition: what's next after the coup?

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

William Ruto

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda The backstory of African Nations Championship postponement

Spotlight | Kenya Julius Mwale's medical castle in the air stretches from California to Butere

Kenya Ruto reluctant to invest in Moi clan's struggling Standard

Kenya Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

Spotlight | Nigeria Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Kenya Kenyan flower industry struggles with falling production and tax adjustments

Kenya Senate seeks control of county spending

Kenya Power struggle looms as Kenya's tea task force tackles unsold stock

Kenya Ruto-Kenyatta rapprochement defangs opposition

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

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

Kenya Kenyatta clan and ousted VP differ over 2027 election strategy

Kenya Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

Kenya Jeers in central Kenya prompt Ruto to splurge on performers in bid to win back youth

Kenya Graft watchdog homes in on ousted deputy president's coffee aide

Spotlight | Nigeria Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

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

Kenya Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

Kenya William Ruto schemes to win back Mount Kenya's wavering coffee growers

Ethiopia, Kenya Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
The backstory of African Nations Championship postponement

Spotlight | Kenya
Julius Mwale's medical castle in the air stretches from California to Butere

Kenya
Ruto reluctant to invest in Moi clan's struggling Standard

Kenya
Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

Spotlight | Nigeria
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Kenya
Kenyan flower industry struggles with falling production and tax adjustments

Kenya
Senate seeks control of county spending

Kenya
Power struggle looms as Kenya's tea task force tackles unsold stock

Kenya
Ruto-Kenyatta rapprochement defangs opposition

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

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

Kenya
Kenyatta clan and ousted VP differ over 2027 election strategy

Kenya
Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

Kenya
Jeers in central Kenya prompt Ruto to splurge on performers in bid to win back youth

Kenya
Graft watchdog homes in on ousted deputy president's coffee aide

Spotlight | Nigeria
Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

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

Kenya
Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

Kenya
William Ruto schemes to win back Mount Kenya's wavering coffee growers

Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions