00 days

00 hours

00 mins

00 secs

Special offer: -15%15% OFF your subscription

Consult our offers

Your account has been succesfully created.

EN FR

Scroll through edition

The Morning Brief
Log in

Password

Keep me logged in

Forgot your password?
Subscribe

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

Spotlight
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland

Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud (left) on 15 June 2024 in Lucerne (Switzerland) and Jubaland president Ahmed Madobe on 22 August 2019 in Kismayo. © Michael Buholzer/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP//Stringer/AFP

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 05.12.2024

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

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

Subscribers only Politics 04.12.2024

Fuel distributor Rubis Energy summoned to court in January over Nairobi land dispute

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission wants to make Rubis Energy pay 1.6 billion shillings for illegally occupying two plots of land in the capital.

Subscribers only Energy 03.12.2024

2018 public contract returns to haunt ex-Kitui governor Charity Ngilu

Former Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu in Nairobi, in August 2022. © Noé Michalon/Indigo Publications

Subscribers only Politics 02.12.2024

Estonian firms hunt opportunities in Kenyan digital sector

As Tallinn seeks to develop its influence in Africa, the authorities there and in Kenya have begun discussions on a possible non-double taxation treaty to facilitate investment, particularly in the highly attractive tech sector.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.12.2024

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.

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

Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

So far, only a small part of the armoured vehicle contract has been fulfilled by South Africa's DCD Protected Mobility. The reason for this is the financial difficulties encountered by the Kenyan government.

Subscribers only Defence 25.11.2024

French Francophonie minister expected in Nairobi

Thani Mohamed Soilihi, France's junior minister for the Francophonie and international partnerships, is due to visit Kenya from 25 to 27 November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.11.2024

Kenya begins digitising its heritage with French help

The Lamu Museum is due to inaugurate Kenya's first virtual gallery on 29 November.

Subscribers only Business 21.11.2024

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

The ousting last month of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, threatened the Kenyan president's standing in the centre of the country. Now he wants to show he's listening to growers of a leading export earner irked by recent sector reforms.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 18.11.2024

Kenya's President William Ruto in Nairobi on 1 November 2024.

Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

The future of the East African Community and regional insecurity topped the agenda of a recent tete-a-tete between Kenya President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.11.2024

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Kenyan President William Ruto in Addis Ababa for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting, on 10 July 2023.

The business ventures of Ruto's children

While George Ruto is busy in the sporting world, his older brother, the president's first son, is a lawyer by training who has successfully forged his own path in agriculture.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 11.11.2024

Odinga readies to launch African Union chair campaign in Addis Ababa

The Kenyan politician will be at AU headquarters on 8 November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.11.2024

Outlawed Mungiki sect associates now protect ousted deputy president

Deprived not only of his job as deputy president but also his protection detail, Rigathi Gachagua has turned to associates of an infamous sect to ensure his protection.

Subscribers only Politics 06.11.2024

East African business bosses lobby for easing of region's trade barriers

The private sector wants to harmonise customs tariffs in the East African Community. Tensions over trade have strained diplomatic relations between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda throughout the year.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 05.11.2024

Odinga casts wide net in AU Commission chair campaign

The Kenyan candidate can count on several allies in each of Africa's regions to support his run for the coveted post. The grievances that drove widespread protests in Kenya earlier this year have also informed his campaign.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 05.11.2024

Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga announces his candidature for chair of the African Union Commission, at the State House in Nairobi on 27 August 2024.

Odinga reignites campaign to chair AU Commission

Domestic politics may have distracted him of late, but Kenya's former prime minister is stepping on the gas again in his quest to take the helm of the African Union's executive arm. SADC and ECOWAS member states are on his itinerary.

Subscribers only The Continent, Diplomacy 01.11.2024

Raila Odinga in Nairobi on 31 October 2023.

Ruto sketches out next phase of Kenyan military presence in Somalia

As the African Union's military engagement in Somalia enters a third chapter in January, Kenya is keen to keep its boots on the ground to counter the threat posed by Al-Shabaab.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 31.10.2024

Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi on 22 October 2024.

Coffee reforms may be reviewed in wake of deputy president's dismissal

The impeachment of Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua gives coffee industry players the opportunity to revisit a key reform of his mandate. The initial reforms adopted have not delivered the expected results for producers.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 30.10.2024

Coffee beans harvest in Nandi province, Kenya on 28 August 2023.

Ruling party seeks to woo disaffected Kenyan youth

The presidential majority is seeking to boost support among young people by organising nationwide forums. It's a costly project as it involves paying youngsters to attend the events, but the Chinese Communist Party is helping out financially.

Subscribers only Politics 29.10.2024

Martha Karua rallies supporters in bid to lead Kenyan opposition

The former justice minister hopes to make the most of the anti-government sentiment prevailing within civil society and among voters in her native region of central Kenya. But while Karua has already sounded out some prominent names, she's steering clear of an alliance with other opposition heavyweights.

Subscribers only Politics 28.10.2024

NARC-Kenya party boss Martha Karua, in Nairobi on 28 March 2023.

Ruto seeks to fast-track Nairobi's Bus Rapid Transit project

The Kenyan president is nearly halfway through his term of office and is keen to bolster his track record on infrastructure. He has asked the government to press ahead on the capital's future bus network, with a new timetable for completion that could prove challenging.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 24.10.2024

An electric bus in Nairobi on 19 October 2022.

Washington set to open Development Finance Corporation office in Rabat

Washington's most recently created development agency, the US Development Finance Corporation, which was set up in 2019, is to open a new bureau of representation in Rabat, in December.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 23.10.2024

15% OFF your subscription

Special offer: Only 2d and 0h to take advantage of it

Consult our offers

This offer is open to all new subscribers and runs until 24/10/2025

Create a notification

Kenya

Don't miss a single headline. Sign up to receive weekly summaries of our coverage of Kenya.

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Kenya

Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

Spotlight
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland

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

Fuel distributor Rubis Energy summoned to court in January over Nairobi land dispute

2018 public contract returns to haunt ex-Kitui governor Charity Ngilu

Estonian firms hunt opportunities in Kenyan digital sector

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

Who will coordinate the Africa-France summit in Nairobi?

Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

French Francophonie minister expected in Nairobi

Kenya begins digitising its heritage with French help

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

Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

The business ventures of Ruto's children

Odinga readies to launch African Union chair campaign in Addis Ababa

Outlawed Mungiki sect associates now protect ousted deputy president

East African business bosses lobby for easing of region's trade barriers

Odinga casts wide net in AU Commission chair campaign

Odinga reignites campaign to chair AU Commission

Ruto sketches out next phase of Kenyan military presence in Somalia

Coffee reforms may be reviewed in wake of deputy president's dismissal

Ruling party seeks to woo disaffected Kenyan youth

Martha Karua rallies supporters in bid to lead Kenyan opposition

Ruto seeks to fast-track Nairobi's Bus Rapid Transit project

Washington set to open Development Finance Corporation office in Rabat

Create a notification

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Indigo Publications' websites

DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Simandou, Nimba and Zogota: the long and difficult road to the start of iron ore production

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

Kenya

Electoral commission excluded from opposition appeals over 2022 presidential election result

Spotlight Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland

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

Fuel distributor Rubis Energy summoned to court in January over Nairobi land dispute

2018 public contract returns to haunt ex-Kitui governor Charity Ngilu

Estonian firms hunt opportunities in Kenyan digital sector

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

Who will coordinate the Africa-France summit in Nairobi?

Budget cuts derail armoured vehicle deliveries

French Francophonie minister expected in Nairobi

Kenya begins digitising its heritage with French help

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

Ruto leverages trade to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

The business ventures of Ruto's children

Odinga readies to launch African Union chair campaign in Addis Ababa

Outlawed Mungiki sect associates now protect ousted deputy president

East African business bosses lobby for easing of region's trade barriers

Odinga casts wide net in AU Commission chair campaign

Odinga reignites campaign to chair AU Commission

Ruto sketches out next phase of Kenyan military presence in Somalia

Coffee reforms may be reviewed in wake of deputy president's dismissal

Ruling party seeks to woo disaffected Kenyan youth

Martha Karua rallies supporters in bid to lead Kenyan opposition

Ruto seeks to fast-track Nairobi's Bus Rapid Transit project

Washington set to open Development Finance Corporation office in Rabat

Create a notification

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Spotlight
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland