Dangote plans East Africa refinery push to deepen industrialisation drive
The proposed refinery would serve a broad regional market including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, leveraging shared infrastructure to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Kenya’s Mudavadi kicks political storm with push for 2027 referendum alongside general election
At the centre of Mudavadi’s argument is the stalled review of electoral boundaries. He noted that the Constitution requires constituency boundaries to be reviewed every eight to twelve years, with the last review concluded in March 2012. That means the legal window closed in March 2024, placing the state in breach of the Constitution.
Kenya swears in new Deputy President Kindiki
He replaced Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by parliament after a bitter fall-out with President William Ruto and has vowed to continue mounting a legal challenge.
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Appeals Impeachment Rulings, Claims Judicial Overreach
Gachagua is now asking the Court of Appeal to issue an injunction to suspend the High Court proceedings while his appeal is under review.
Kenya to Host 2026 Africa-France Summit: A Historic First Outside France and Francophone Africa
The announcement was made by President William Ruto of Kenya and President Emmanuel Macron of France during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, specifically at the Paris Pact for the People and the Planet Coalition leaders’ lunch.
Germany and Kenya Forge Labour Migration Deal Amid Skilled Worker Shortages
GERMANY, [September 15] – Berlin and Nairobi have announced a significant labour migration agreement aimed at addressing Germany’s growing shortage of skilled workers while providing Kenyan professionals with new employment opportunities abroad. This deal, signed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Kenyan President William Ruto, represents a strategic response to both nations’ pressing economic and […]