Kenyan President Denies Airport Lease to India’s Adani Group Amid Controversy
NAIROBI — In a town hall meeting on Sunday, Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed reports claiming that the government plans to lease the country’s main...
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Kenya Backs Raila Odinga for AU Chairperson’s Candidacy
ADDIS ABABA — In a significant diplomatic move, the Kenyan government has officially endorsed Raila Odinga for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson....
Odinga Faces Criticism Over Alleged Deal with President Ruto Amid Youth Protests
NAIROBI — Leading Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is facing mounting criticism from civil society groups and factions within the opposition for his perceived support...
Kenya, Uganda Plan to Upgrade Border Post to Ease Congestion
NAIROBI – Kenya and Uganda are set to upgrade the Lwakhakha border post in a bid to reduce congestion at the Malaba and Busia border...
Kenya President Appoints Opposition Members to Cabinet Amid Deadly Protests
NAIROBI — In a significant political maneuver, President William Ruto of Kenya appointed four ministers from the main opposition party to his new Cabinet on...
Police Crackdown in Kenya Sparks Outrage and Demands for Accountability
NAIROBI — The recent spate of fatal police shootings in Kenya has heightened tensions and sparked nationwide outrage, beginning with the death of 30-year-old Rex...
Three Kenyan Banks Exit Government’s $500 Million Monthly Oil Import Deal
NAIROBI — In a significant shakeup to Kenya’s oil import arrangement, three major banks have exited the government’s $500 million monthly oil import deal with...
Kenya’s Embattled President Proposes New Cabinet Amid Protests
NAIROBI — In a bid to quell weeks of deadly anti-government protests, Kenyan President William Ruto announced plans to form a new “broad-based government.” The...
Kenyan Police Patrolling Port-au-Prince as Haiti Enforces New Emergency Measures
NAIROBI — In a bold move to curb the rampant gang violence, Kenyan police patrolled Port-au-Prince in armored vehicles on Wednesday, a local official was...
Kenyan Court Halts Police Ban on Protests in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya — A Kenyan court has temporarily suspended a police directive banning protests in Nairobi and its surrounding areas. The police issued the ban...
