Somalia: Regional anti-Shebab summit in Mogadishu
Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia: the heads of state and government of the countries involved in the fight against the Somali Shebab jihadists met on Wednesday 1 […]
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Kenya: New government sworn in
The government of Kenya’s new President William Ruto was sworn in Thursday, two months after a close but peaceful presidential election. The 22-member government team […]
Ugandan president apologizes to Kenya for son’s rant
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni apologized Wednesday in a statement for his son’s Twitter rants, which included threats to invade Kenya. The unfriendly comments earlier this […]
President Ruto authorizes the cultivation of genetically modified maize in Kenya
Kenya’s Head of State William Ruto on Monday authorized the import and cultivation of genetically modified maize, banned since 2012, to address the country’s severe […]
Kenya: Raila Odinga calls for international inquiry into death of lawyer Paul Gicheru
There are calls for an international investigation into the death of lawyer Paul Gicheru in Kenya. The lawyer, who was being prosecuted by the ICC, […]
Kenyan president seeks tax reform to reduce inequality
Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday his intention to reform the tax system to make it more “equitable” by making the richest pay more, in […]
Kenyan President William Ruto appoints 22 ministers including seven women
Kenya’s new President William Ruto, elected last month in a close election, announced his cabinet on Tuesday, including the appointment of a former Central Bank […]
Kenya’s presidential election: The Supreme Court has received responses to the appeal filed by the Odinga camp
William Ruto was declared the winner by the chairman of the electoral commission, but Raila Odinga’s camp claims that the election was marred by irregularities. […]
Kenya: Odinga has filed an online appeal to the Supreme Court
Raila Odinga, the runner-up in Kenya’s August 9 presidential election, has filed an online appeal to the Supreme Court challenging the results, one of his […]
Kenya: President-elect Ruto promises “transparent” and “accountable” government
Kenya’s President-elect William Ruto pledged on Wednesday, two days after being declared the winner of the August 9 election, that his future government would move […]