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Ruto projects $1 billion Kenya–Tanzania trade milestone in 2026 as ties deepen
Kenyan President William Ruto says bilateral trade between Kenya and Tanzania is expected to surpass $1bn in 2026, citing growing investment, regional integration and stronger…
Sir Wicknell: Zim businessman ties his fortunes to Mnangagwa
The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf
Failed economies and systemic decay: Gen Z defy the elites for political change
The youth describe their movements as leaderless and digital, as they defy the old elites who have led to frustration due to failed economies and systemic decay.
Raila Odinga: The relentless pan-Africanist who dominated Kenya’s politics
He stood as Africa’s foremost opposition leader and a tireless champion of democracy, a moral compass whose defiance outlasted regimes, reshaped constitutions and inspired…
Abiy Ahmed touts Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as showcase of African excellence
The dam is expected to be the Horn of Africa country’s solution to acute power shortages, but it brings problems for downstream countries
Kenya: A president under siege
The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election
Kenyan whistleblower faces lawsuit, death threats after exposing $2bn airport deal
President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé
Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment vote
Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office
Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now
With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons
The world’s year of elections simmers
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
The political education of Kenyan president William Ruto
When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price
Moody’s concerned about Kenya’s capacity to implement measures to improve fiscal position
The Kenyan government said it would reduce spending to compensate for the scrapped tax measures.
African leaders repeat calls for financing reform
Heads of state met at the African Development Bank’s gathering this week, where they mulled an overhaul of the world’s financial architecture
Reforms could unlock $169.4bn in African development financing a year
The African Development Bank’s economic outlook report notes that 20 countries were in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress, hamstringing their ability to achieve…
Dams burst, bridges washed-away and lives lost in Kenya floods
The worst floods in 30 years took the country by surprise