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A divided health ministry gears up to implement new deal with Washington

The number two in the department, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, feels edged out by her minister, Aden Duale, at the worst possible time. Their administration is responsible for running programmes that are crucial for the country.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 09.01.2026

An artisanal gold mine in Kakamega County, western Kenya, in 2014. © Simon Maina / AFP

Kenyan investors acquire stakes in country's leading gold producer

Hit by a deadly explosion at its site some three years ago, Karebe Gold Mining has seen nearly 40% of its shares sold to new investors. While still tense a few months ago, the situation appears to have calmed down.

Subscribers only Mining 06.01.2026

Kenyan farmers sort collected tea leaves at a tea plantation in Kericho, Kenya, on 19 August 2021. © Billy Mutai/Anadolu via AFP

Nairobi speeds up tea sector reforms in wake of Iran sales scandal

Stung by the sale of low-grade tea to Tehran, Kenya has given itself six months to improve its controls and monitoring of the sector's production chain.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 05.01.2026

Kenya's President William Ruto in Washington DC on 4 December 2025. © Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP

How Ruto used the by-elections as a testing ground for his 2027 run

In addition to reassuring the general public about their ability to unify the country, the by-election victories in November provided an opportunity for the presidential camp to try out new strategies. These are likely to be repeated in the campaign for the 2027 general race.

Subscribers only Politics 18.12.2025

iTea steps onto Mombasa tea auction scene

The company, which has been dormant since 2016, is being pushed by the tea regulator to offer its classification solutions based on laboratory tests. The move is part of William Ruto's strategy to provide guarantees to producers from his stronghold.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 18.12.2025

Ahead of elections, Ruto seeks to settle land disputes

Recently granted expanded powers, the state agency responsible for public land management is to decide on the relocation of hundreds of families displaced by local conflicts over the past few decades. This highly political issue comes just a year and a half before the presidential race.

Subscribers only Politics 17.12.2025

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

The governments of the three countries along the LAPSSET corridor want to accelerate the project to make up for lost time. However, a lack of funding is expected to be a major obstacle.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 16.12.2025

A minister clamps down in Kenya Development Corporation scandal

Having become an ally of William Ruto, Lee Kinyanjui, former governor of Nakuru County, wants to shed light on this nearly four-million-dollar case that threatens the president's plans, as well as his own.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 15.12.2025

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US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

The expiry of America's flagship trade initiative with Africa has triggered a lobbying offensive by US apparel groups and African governments. Madagascar is leading the charge, while delegations from Kenya, Lesotho and Tanzania will press Congress for a three-year extension.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.12.2025

Donald Trump speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US on 10 December 2025.

Massive drug seizure creates friction between police and army

The police are facing silence from the army after soldiers were accused of diverting part of a methamphetamine shipment seized in late October. The government is worried about its reputation.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 10.12.2025

Ruto waits on higher bids for much-coveted Mrima Hill mining site

Although a favourite in the running to obtain a permit for a parcel with a rich potential in rare earths, an Australian consortium must confront growing competition. The Kenyan president wants to leave time for other players to position themselves.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 09.12.2025

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

Lee Kinyanjui, Kenyan minister of industry and trade, at the China-Kenya Cooperation Exchange Meeting, 27 March 2025.

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

Kenya’s former president Uhuru Kenyatta during the state funeral for Raila Odinga in Nairobi, 17 October 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

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Kenya

A divided health ministry gears up to implement new deal with Washington

Kenyan investors acquire stakes in country's leading gold producer

Nairobi speeds up tea sector reforms in wake of Iran sales scandal

How Ruto used the by-elections as a testing ground for his 2027 run

iTea steps onto Mombasa tea auction scene

Ahead of elections, Ruto seeks to settle land disputes

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

A minister clamps down in Kenya Development Corporation scandal

Spotlight
US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

Massive drug seizure creates friction between police and army

Ruto waits on higher bids for much-coveted Mrima Hill mining site

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

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Kenya

A divided health ministry gears up to implement new deal with Washington

Kenyan investors acquire stakes in country's leading gold producer

Nairobi speeds up tea sector reforms in wake of Iran sales scandal

How Ruto used the by-elections as a testing ground for his 2027 run

iTea steps onto Mombasa tea auction scene

Ahead of elections, Ruto seeks to settle land disputes

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

A minister clamps down in Kenya Development Corporation scandal

Spotlight US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

Massive drug seizure creates friction between police and army

Ruto waits on higher bids for much-coveted Mrima Hill mining site

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

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US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase