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The New Guard
Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast

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

KenyaDeraso Dokhole, defender of refugees

MoroccoYoussef Agoumi, leading figure in cybersecurity

Ivory CoastKimany Tayoro, up-and-coming Abidjan influencer

Opposition leader Jimmy Wanjigi seeks support of Trump administration

Lobbyist Christopher Neiweem, founder of the Arsenal Government and Public Affairs Group, has registered with the US Registry of Foreign Agents to represent politician Jimmy Wanjigi.

From Ethiopia to Tanzania, the common electricity market sparks envy

The 13 Eastern Africa Power Pool countries have said they want to agree on common rules for trading electricity from this year onwards. Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda are already planning to reap the benefits of their energy exports.

Djibouti eyes East African models for Addis Ababa corridor

Freight forwarders and transport companies will be meeting the heads of corridor management authorities during a study tour from 26 January to 2 February in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Russian Orthodox Church's African leader due in western Kenya

Bishop Constantine of Zaraysk is due to visit the Kenyan county of Homa Bay on 18 January to launch construction projects. This region has very few religious facilities.

The backstory of African Nations Championship postponement

The adjournment of the tournament follows an urgent vote within the competition's organising committee on the eve of the draw. Several football associations will welcome the development.

Ruto prepares to open a primary school and private university

An educational complex is due to open on the outskirts of Eldoret (West) on the grounds of Koilel Farm, owned by Kenyan President William Ruto.

Senate seeks control of county spending

Kenya's two houses of parliament are examining separate bills that would etch in stone the Senate's oversight of county administrations, but a rivalry between the two institutions is complicating their road to legislation.

Power struggle looms as Kenya's tea task force tackles unsold stock

President William Ruto's administration has set up a task force to find the causes of Kenya's unsold tea and how to fix the crisis. Not everyone shares the views of Tea Board of Kenya chair, Jacob Kahiu.