Félix Koskei

Kenya
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.

Kenya
Communication breakdown at top of police force

The unlimited influence of Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General of the National Police Service and close to President William Ruto, is causing disturbance within the institution.

Kenya
Ruto's inner circle mounts State House mole hunt

The chain of revelations by certain opposition leaders, especially ousted deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, are vexing President William Ruto's entourage. His close allies have set themselves the task of tracing the source of these leaks.

Kenya
Latent conflict at the Ministry of Mines over the allocation of permits

As Kenya seeks to boost its mining revenues, attempts by the principal secretary of mines to control the granting of permits to mining operators are annoying his cabinet secretary.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, João Lourenço, Burna Boy, William Ruto

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCFélix Tshisekedi ruffles João Lourenço's feathers

NigeriaAfropop star Burna Boy struggles to fill Stade de France

KenyaMusalia Mudavadi's rough time at State House

Kenya
Ruto deploys civil service boss to defuse tax row

The Kenya Revenue Authority doesn't have enough money to reimburse all overcharged state agencies. Felix Koskei is on the case.

Kenya
Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

Kenyan transport secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the president's chief of staff Felix Koskei are jockeying for position within the ruling coalition. Both are trying to strengthen their political base.

Kenya
Mount Kenya Foundation business club members divided over support for Odinga

Some business leaders who financed the unsuccessful election campaign of opposition leader Raila Odinga are ready to provide fresh funds to pay for the protest meetings he is staging against the government. Yet some fear the government could retaliate.