Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
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Kenya: Strike suspended at Nairobi’s Jomo-Kenyatta airport
In Kenya, staff at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ended their strike on the evening of September 11. The strike, which began at midnight the […]
Kenya to have first nuclear power plant in 2034
On August 22, Kenya announced plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The plant, which will be situated on the Indian Ocean […]
Kenyan Court Overturns Police Ban on Protests Amid Political Unrest
In a significant turn of events, Kenya’s High Court has suspended a police ban on protests in Nairobi, asserting citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful demonstration. […]
Kenyan Unrest Escalates: Tear Gas Deployed as Anti-Government Protests Persist
Tensions in Kenya have reached a boiling point as police resorted to tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi and other major cities. Despite President […]
Kenya Faces Fiscal Dilemma as Ruto Opts for Borrowing Over Tax Hikes
In the wake of rejected tax increases and violent protests, Kenyan President William Ruto has announced plans to borrow heavily to address the country’s growing […]
Kenyan President Backs Down on Controversial Tax Bill Amid Deadly Protests
In a dramatic turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced the withdrawal of a contentious finance bill following widespread and violent protests that […]
Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Tax Protests Turn Violent
Kenya witnessed a day of unprecedented turmoil as anti-tax protesters stormed the parliament, setting part of the building ablaze and forcing lawmakers to flee. The […]
Ruto Extends Olive Branch as Kenyan Youth Protest Tax Hikes
Amid rising tensions in Kenya, President William Ruto has signaled a willingness to engage with young protesters opposing recent tax increases. The demonstrations, which began […]
AfDB Rallies African Leaders on Global Finance Reform
At the African Development Bank’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, the institution showcased its role as a “Solutions Bank” driving Africa’s transformation agenda through […]