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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
France prepares maritime cooperation deal

The French state secretary for the sea, Hervé Berville, spent several days by the Kenyan coast in late October with the goal to reinforce French-Kenyan maritime cooperation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.11.2023

Kenya
Ruto puts bid to control Standard Group on hold

Kenyan President William Ruto speaks during an interview in Nairobi, Kenya, 18 October 2023.© Wang Guansen/Xinhua via AFP

Subscribers only Politics, Business Running Story - William Ruto's new order 06.11.2023

Ethiopia
Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

On 26 October, a consortium consisting of Lucky Global Projects and Cabcon [...]

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 03.11.2023

Kenya
Ruto seeks to keep his Israeli ally sweet

Kenyan president William Ruto.© Kena Betancur/Getty Images North America/Getty Images/AFP

Free access Diplomacy 02.11.2023

Africa
MPs network steps up fight against illegal financial flows

The African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation, originally set up as a project by Tax Justice Network Africa, now has 813 members in 46 African countries.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics, Diplomacy 02.11.2023

Sudan
Sudanese multinational DAL leads company exodus from Khartoum to Wad Madani

Some 15 Sudanese companies look set to follow the lead of multinational DAL and relocate to Wad Madani 130 km south-east of Khartoum to escape the war.

Subscribers only Business Running Story - Sudan : the generals waging war 02.11.2023

Uganda
EU-Uganda business platform set to start operating at full speed

The Sustainable Business for Uganda Platform (SB4U), which was officially launched at the Uganda-Europe Business Forum in Kampala in 2020, looks set to finally get a secretariat and staff capable of allowing it to fully function.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 01.11.2023

Kenya
Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules

William Ruto's government is gathering feedback from experts on its carbon credit market regulations. Some experts have taken issue with a first draft of the rules drawn up by the environment ministry because of the way it divvies up roles between various public entities.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 31.10.2023

Kenya
Family Bank finalises regional expansion plan

Family Bank, which is moving beyond Kenya for the first time, has finalised the schedule and order of countries for its regional expansion.

Subscribers only Finance 31.10.2023

Kenya
Smouldering Kenyatta rebuffs Gachagua's advances

After attacking the former head of state, the deputy president changed tack, proffering an olive branch via Kenyatta's associates. So far, no dice.

Subscribers only Politics 30.10.2023

The former president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, in Nairobi on 6 December 2022.

Kenya
Ruto seeks to put Kenya back on world peacekeeping map

Getting more Kenyan boots on the ground in UN missions would pay double dividends: it would help modernise the country's army and boost foreign revenue.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 27.10.2023

Somalia, Uganda
Landmark bank licence bolsters Museveni's regional power play

In mid-September, the Ugandan authorities awarded the first Islamic banking license to Somalia's Salaam Bank. It marks a change of gear in the president's business diplomacy in the region.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 27.10.2023

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe, Uganda, 12 July 2023.

Kenya
Gachagua's coffee reforms leave bitter taste in Mount Kenya

Kenya's deputy president is doing what he can to make up for coffee farmers' loss of financial support from multinational traders. But the public funds recently made available may not be enough to keep producers sweet.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 26.10.2023

Uganda
Ugandan intelligence on the trail of Bobi Wine's networks

Following the arrest earlier this month of President Yoweri Museveni's main political rival, Ugandan intelligence is working to identify his alleged associates within the state apparatus.

Subscribers only Defence 25.10.2023

Ugandan opposition leader and singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, arrives in South Africa on 3 October 2023 to meet Ugandans living there.

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

President Salva Kiir is counting on his second vice president to help quell the insecurity and a rebellion barely under control in Central Equatoria. The third-highest ranking member of government hails from that region and is one of the few South Sudanese politicians to enjoy a good reputation.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2023

From left, South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, Second Vice President James Wani Igga and Third Vice President Taban Deng Ga, attend their swearing in ceremony in Juba, South Sudan on 22 February 2020.

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua follows up Brussels trip with visit to Germany

Kenyan agricultural reforms have had a direct impact on certain German multinationals. This will be a key subject during Rigathi Gachagua's trip to Germany as the two countries seek to forge closer diplomatic and commercial relations.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders, Diplomacy 24.10.2023

Rwanda
Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Kigali has issued a call for tenders to improve electricity coverage in the east of the country. The European Investment Bank is financing the €80m package.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 24.10.2023

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua woos Christian and Kikuyu leaders

Rigathi Gachagua is courting Christian leaders and the bigwigs of his Kikuyu community, of which he aspires to be the leader. This is a fresh attempt by the deputy president to consolidate his influence in central Kenya, where he remains a contested figure.

Subscribers only Politics 23.10.2023

Kenya's deputy president Rigathi Gachagua in Bogota, Colombia, on 12 September 2023.

Rwanda
Kigali again opts for Chinese construction on water system

The Rwandan government has once again picked a Chinese construction company to build another component of Kigali's water and waste water management system.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 23.10.2023

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Since becoming governor of one of Salva Kiir's electoral strongholds in 2021, Rin Tueny Mabor has made steps towards stabilising the region. Though criticised for a lack of transparency in his methods, his results could prove useful to the president when running for re-election next year.

Subscribers only Politics 20.10.2023

Somalia
Canada's Cowater International touches down in Mogadishu

Canada's Cowater International will be helping the EU roll out its "Green Pact" in Somalia.

Subscribers only Business 20.10.2023

Kenya
Kenya beefs up border with Somalia amid ATMIS drawdown

Thousands of African Union troops are leaving Somalia as a transitional security phase winds down. Kenya, meanwhile, is preparing for the continued threat posed by Al Shabaab.

Subscribers only Defence 19.10.2023

Kenya
Oryx Energies looks to increase market share with Gulf fuel

Though currently a small player in the sector, Oryx Energies is planning to open four more petrol stations following a deal reached with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity Traders 19.10.2023

Kenya
Kenyan police mission in Haiti undermined by uncertainty

Plans to send an international police mission to Haiti under Kenyan leadership remain unclear, raising fears and criticism within the Kenyan police and beyond.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 18.10.2023

Locals evacuate the Carrefour Feuilles commune in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as gang violence continues, 15 August 2023.

Rwanda
Kigali's financial hub attracts Mauritian giant IBL

In line with Paul Kagame's strategy of making Kigali a global financial centre, Rwanda is trying to woo investors with a growing number of tax breaks and other incentives. The Mauritian Lagesse family is making the most of these carrots.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 18.10.2023

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya
France prepares maritime cooperation deal

Kenya
Ruto puts bid to control Standard Group on hold

Ethiopia
Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

Kenya
Ruto seeks to keep his Israeli ally sweet

Africa
MPs network steps up fight against illegal financial flows

Sudan
Sudanese multinational DAL leads company exodus from Khartoum to Wad Madani

Uganda
EU-Uganda business platform set to start operating at full speed

Kenya
Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules

Kenya
Family Bank finalises regional expansion plan

Kenya
Smouldering Kenyatta rebuffs Gachagua's advances

Kenya
Ruto seeks to put Kenya back on world peacekeeping map

Somalia, Uganda
Landmark bank licence bolsters Museveni's regional power play

Kenya
Gachagua's coffee reforms leave bitter taste in Mount Kenya

Uganda
Ugandan intelligence on the trail of Bobi Wine's networks

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua follows up Brussels trip with visit to Germany

Rwanda
Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua woos Christian and Kikuyu leaders

Rwanda
Kigali again opts for Chinese construction on water system

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Somalia
Canada's Cowater International touches down in Mogadishu

Kenya
Kenya beefs up border with Somalia amid ATMIS drawdown

Kenya
Oryx Energies looks to increase market share with Gulf fuel

Kenya
Kenyan police mission in Haiti undermined by uncertainty

Rwanda
Kigali's financial hub attracts Mauritian giant IBL

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Kenya France prepares maritime cooperation deal

Kenya Ruto puts bid to control Standard Group on hold

Ethiopia Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

Kenya Ruto seeks to keep his Israeli ally sweet

Africa MPs network steps up fight against illegal financial flows

Sudan Sudanese multinational DAL leads company exodus from Khartoum to Wad Madani

Uganda EU-Uganda business platform set to start operating at full speed

Kenya Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules

Kenya Family Bank finalises regional expansion plan

Kenya Smouldering Kenyatta rebuffs Gachagua's advances

Kenya Ruto seeks to put Kenya back on world peacekeeping map

Somalia, Uganda Landmark bank licence bolsters Museveni's regional power play

Kenya Gachagua's coffee reforms leave bitter taste in Mount Kenya

Uganda Ugandan intelligence on the trail of Bobi Wine's networks

South Sudan VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Kenya Deputy President Gachagua follows up Brussels trip with visit to Germany

Rwanda Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Kenya Deputy President Gachagua woos Christian and Kikuyu leaders

Rwanda Kigali again opts for Chinese construction on water system

South Sudan Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Somalia Canada's Cowater International touches down in Mogadishu

Kenya Kenya beefs up border with Somalia amid ATMIS drawdown

Kenya Oryx Energies looks to increase market share with Gulf fuel

Kenya Kenyan police mission in Haiti undermined by uncertainty

Rwanda Kigali's financial hub attracts Mauritian giant IBL

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Kenya
France prepares maritime cooperation deal

Kenya
Ruto puts bid to control Standard Group on hold

Ethiopia
Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

Kenya
Ruto seeks to keep his Israeli ally sweet

Africa
MPs network steps up fight against illegal financial flows

Sudan
Sudanese multinational DAL leads company exodus from Khartoum to Wad Madani

Uganda
EU-Uganda business platform set to start operating at full speed

Kenya
Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules

Kenya
Family Bank finalises regional expansion plan

Kenya
Smouldering Kenyatta rebuffs Gachagua's advances

Kenya
Ruto seeks to put Kenya back on world peacekeeping map

Somalia, Uganda
Landmark bank licence bolsters Museveni's regional power play

Kenya
Gachagua's coffee reforms leave bitter taste in Mount Kenya

Uganda
Ugandan intelligence on the trail of Bobi Wine's networks

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua follows up Brussels trip with visit to Germany

Rwanda
Brussels earmarks €80m for Rwanda's electrification

Kenya
Deputy President Gachagua woos Christian and Kikuyu leaders

Rwanda
Kigali again opts for Chinese construction on water system

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Somalia
Canada's Cowater International touches down in Mogadishu

Kenya
Kenya beefs up border with Somalia amid ATMIS drawdown

Kenya
Oryx Energies looks to increase market share with Gulf fuel

Kenya
Kenyan police mission in Haiti undermined by uncertainty

Rwanda
Kigali's financial hub attracts Mauritian giant IBL