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Kenya

Future of EU trade deal hangs in the balance

The East African Court of Justice could take months to rule on the appeal that Nairobi plans to file against the suspension of its Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.12.2025

Kenya’s former president Uhuru Kenyatta during the state funeral for Raila Odinga in Nairobi, 17 October 2025. © Kabir Dhanji/AFP

The Kenyatta clan's difficult political succession

No heir has been designated to represent the family of former president Uhuru Kenyatta, who is suffering from cancer. Pushed to step into the electoral arena, his eldest son Jomo Kenyatta Junior has still not made up his mind.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 04.12.2025

Tanzanian post-electoral crisis impacts East African institutions

Lawyers scheduled to plead before the East African Court of Justice around 9 December have had their hearings postponed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.12.2025

William Ruto counts on support within Comesa

The Kenyan president wants to secure a further extension of the safeguard measures for the sugar sector from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Several countries in the bloc have been approached.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 02.12.2025

Despite efforts, Nairobi and Kampala struggle to see eye to eye

Friendly relations between William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni will not be enough to bury the hatchet on long-standing border disputes between the two countries. The involvement of Kenyan activists on the Ugandan political scene is also a sore subject.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.12.2025

Following Raila Odinga's death, his party tries to avert implosion

The leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement is set to mull proposals aimed at easing tensions between its various factions. President William Ruto's interest in Kenya's second largest political party, however, is only accentuating the differences.

Subscribers only Politics 01.12.2025

Ruto expected in Washington for the DRC-Rwanda peace agreement and contract signings

The Kenyan president and his prime minister are expected to attend the signing ceremony of the peace accords as guarantors. A significant bilateral component with the Trump administration is also on the agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.11.2025

Kenya's President William Ruto on 1 July 2025 in London.

Dodoma and Nairobi get EAC summit pushed back

The regional organisation's heads of state are not expected to meet before early January at the earliest. The rule requiring the participation of all member states for a summit appears to justify the postponement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.11.2025

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaks to his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Addis Ababa in February 2025.

Nairobi prepares to host EAC summit amid crisis

On the eve of its great get-together, the East African Community is going through a turbulent time, bearing the marks of friction between its members and elections organised in a climate at boiling point. Discussions on infrastructure are set to be held, with international partners in attendance.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 27.11.2025

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) with Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi, on 29 February 2024.

Ruto looks to bring onside rising star in west George Natembeya

The by-elections sped up the rise of the governor of Trans-Nzoia county. Seeking out new electors since the death of his ally Raila Odinga, the head of state is keen to secure the support of this opponent and is even willing to offer him a place in the front row for the forthcoming presidential campaign.

Subscribers only Politics 27.11.2025

East African court suspends EU-Kenya trade agreement

The regional court of justice has decided to put the agreement on hold pending a ruling on the merits of a complaint, which alleges that Kenya did not sufficiently consult its neighbours on its trade partnership with Brussels.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 24.11.2025

Ursula von der Leyen and President of Kenya William Ruto following the signature of a new trade agreement in Nairobi on 18 December 2023.

Close to Ruto, Kipchimchim group makes lucrative tea deals

The main tea consortium KTDA has been on a streak of bad luck, to the benefit of Kipchimchim group whose rise is seen favourably by the head of state and his Rift Valley allies. New factories could be in the pipeline.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 24.11.2025

US upgrades Lamu military base

The Camp Simba site, jointly managed by Nairobi and Washington, will soon be self-sufficient and equipped with a runway that can accommodate wide-body aircraft.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 21.11.2025

EU pushes for changes in new Kenyan maritime regulations

Supported by Brussels, European logistics firms are opposing certain provisions introducing a ceiling on foreign workers and shareholdings.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 20.11.2025

Shanta Gold relies on key contacts to speed up its mining projects

A junior mining company seeking permits in the west is receiving support from those close to President William Ruto, who is counting on the sector to boost the country's economy.

Subscribers only Mining 18.11.2025

Faced with high demand, Nairobi seeks to increase its avocado production

The authorities are working on a set of policies aimed at increasing harvests in the hope of spreading them evenly throughout the year.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 18.11.2025

A stand at the second Africa Avocado Congress in Nairobi in May 2023.

Kithure Kindiki tries to calm Chai storm as tea producer discontent brews

The deputy president is seeking to call former leaders of the powerful Kenya Tea Development Agency to the rescue. Business has been bad since they were thrown out amid a political influence struggle.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 13.11.2025

Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nairobi, 17 October 2025.

Nairobi gears up for summit on future tripartite free-trade zone

The William Ruto administration has set up a team from several ministries and administrations to organise a Tripartite Free Trade Area heads of state summit.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 13.11.2025

Kenyan army set to open two military bases in Turkana

Faced with security issues in the county, which borders Ethiopia and South Sudan, William Ruto has personally intervened to speed up plans to station his army in the northwestern county.

Subscribers only Defence 12.11.2025

Snubbed by business heads, Rigathi Gachagua joins forces with the rest of the opposition

The former deputy president's aggressive style has deterred business leaders in the Central region, who want to preserve their commercial empires. Some fear reprisals from the head of state, or prefer to remain loyal to his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 11.11.2025

Influx of foreign nationals fuels suspicion ahead of polls

The opposition accuses William Ruto of importing potential new voters from neighbouring countries. The president's appointment of a close ally to the immigration portfolio is raising tension in central Kenya.

Subscribers only Politics 05.11.2025

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

The former opponent was closely following the developments in the political situation in South Sudan for which he had been William Ruto's special envoy. Previously involved in the matter, Kalonzo Musyoka could be asked to step back in.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2025

$350m contract awarded to Ruto allies under investigation

The amount and length of the negotiated contract and the closeness of certain shareholders to the head of state have raised eyebrows. Hearings with senior government figures have been planned by the anticorruption agency while parliament also intends to look at the issue.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.11.2025

Spy chief Noordin Haji shuts down his radio station

Faced with huge financial problems, Radio Salaam FM has ceased broadcasting. Its frequencies have been reallocated following a process the rapidity of which raises questions. Waiting in the wings is Mines Minister Hassan Joho, also keen to take over the station.

Subscribers only Business 31.10.2025

Ruto's opponents remain tight-lipped on Tanzanian and Ugandan comrades' detention

The Kenyan president's main opponents are preferring to keep quiet about the fate of their counterparts imprisoned in neighbouring countries, for fear of creating diplomatic tensions.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 29.10.2025

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Kenya

Future of EU trade deal hangs in the balance

The Kenyatta clan's difficult political succession

Tanzanian post-electoral crisis impacts East African institutions

William Ruto counts on support within Comesa

Despite efforts, Nairobi and Kampala struggle to see eye to eye

Following Raila Odinga's death, his party tries to avert implosion

Ruto expected in Washington for the DRC-Rwanda peace agreement and contract signings

Dodoma and Nairobi get EAC summit pushed back

Nairobi prepares to host EAC summit amid crisis

Ruto looks to bring onside rising star in west George Natembeya

East African court suspends EU-Kenya trade agreement

Close to Ruto, Kipchimchim group makes lucrative tea deals

US upgrades Lamu military base

EU pushes for changes in new Kenyan maritime regulations

Shanta Gold relies on key contacts to speed up its mining projects

Faced with high demand, Nairobi seeks to increase its avocado production

Kithure Kindiki tries to calm Chai storm as tea producer discontent brews

Nairobi gears up for summit on future tripartite free-trade zone

Kenyan army set to open two military bases in Turkana

Snubbed by business heads, Rigathi Gachagua joins forces with the rest of the opposition

Influx of foreign nationals fuels suspicion ahead of polls

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

$350m contract awarded to Ruto allies under investigation

Spy chief Noordin Haji shuts down his radio station

Ruto's opponents remain tight-lipped on Tanzanian and Ugandan comrades' detention

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