William Ruto

Kenya
Nairobi seeks advice from foreign partners to amend 'visa-free' system

The introduction of Kenya's new electronic travel authorisation system has not gone smoothly. After applying some initial tweaks, Kenyan diplomats are discussing the issue with their international counterparts.

The New Guard
Senegal, Mauritania, Kenya

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

SenegalSecurity expert Aliou Ly aims to play sub-regional role

MauritaniaAhmedou Ennahoui, a consultant with growing political influence

KenyaOrlando Simba, a champion of Pan-Africanism

Kenya
Ruto struggles to find new jobs for his allies

Dozens of the president's supporters reckon they merit government posts, far more than the number available. Only the most powerful are likely to prevail.

Kenya
Treasury under IMF pressure to settle outstanding contractor bills

The government has for the past two decades been racking up debts to its contractors. The situation has now become untenable and must be addressed if Kenya is to benefit from the next tranche of IMF aid.

Kenya, Uganda
Tarus affair adds to tensions between Kenya and Uganda

The incident that has blown up around former Kenyan diplomat and minister Stephen Tarus, who has been accused of gold trafficking in Uganda, has crystallised tensions between the two countries.

Kenya
In Tokyo, Ruto hopes to reassure his Western partners

The Kenyan president's three-day visit to the Japanese capital comes as Nairobi is trying to deepen ties with neighbouring China.

Sudan
Taqaddum civil movement in Juba to talk peace

A Taqaddum delegation is visiting the South Sudanese capital for a few days. It is due to meet President Salva Kiir and Sudanese rebel leaders who have sought sanctuary there.

Kenya
Big tobacco steers Nairobi's cigarette tax revamp

After months of tobacco industry lobbying, the Kenyan government is working on a new formula for taxing cigarettes, which could benefit certain manufacturers. Health campaigners are worried.