Kenya’s Private Sector Activity Plummets Amid Protests
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Private sector activity in Kenya took a significant hit in July, as ongoing public protests against the government eroded economic...
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Kenya’s Debt Remains Sustainable Amid Strong Export Growth, Central Bank Reports
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenya’s debt remains sustainable in the medium to long term, bolstered by sustained policy actions and anticipated robust export growth,...
Kenyan Labour Cabinet Secretary Nominee Denies Ties to Fraudulent Recruitment Agency Owner
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Alfred Mutua, Labour Cabinet Secretary nominee, clarified his relationship with Judy Jepchirchir, a recruitment agency owner accused of fraud. Jepchirchir...
Kenya’s Finance Minister Nominee Advocates for Self-Reliance Amid IMF Support
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a parliamentary session on Saturday, John Mbadi, the nominee for Kenya’s finance minister, emphasized the importance of the International...
Kenyan Ex-UN Envoy Criticizes U.S. Over Governance ‘Lecturing’ Amid Vetting of Cabinet Nominees
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A former Kenyan diplomat has sharply criticized the U.S. government for what he describes as an unwelcome “lecture” on governance...
Blessings in Disguise? South Sudan’s Stalled Talks May Still Foster Stability
By Judy Maina NAIROBI—Although the latest round of peace talks in Nairobi has collapsed, South Sudan’s prospects for stability remain intact due to significant progress...
Suicide Bombing and Gun Attack on Mogadishu Beach Kills 32
MOGADISHU — A devastating suicide bombing and gun attack on Lido Beach in Somalia’s capital has claimed at least 32 lives and left many more...
Ethiopian PM Reports Ongoing Negotiations with Amhara Rebels
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed on Friday that his government is engaged in negotiations with various armed factions in the Amhara...
Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Ethiopia Amid Tensions with Somalia
ADDIS ABABA- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Ethiopia on Friday for crucial discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Minister Taye...
Ethiopia Expects Creditors to Restructure $4.9 Billion Debt
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s State Finance Minister Eyob Tekalign said on Friday that the country anticipates its creditors will agree to restructure $4.9 billion of...
