Politics

Coverage of Kenyan and African politics including elections, governance, policy decisions, leadership, diplomacy, and regional affairs.

Anti-corruption groups urge African leaders to close enforcement gap, back international anti-graft court

Civil society organisations from Africa have called on governments to move beyond anti-corruption commitments and focus on enforcing existing laws,…

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CJ Koome Establishes Tribunals Appeals Division At Milimani Law Courts

Chief Justice Martha Koome has established a new division of the High Court that will exclusively hear appeals arising from…

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Why a small election in Mt Kenya will have giant consequences

Muchina Nyaga of the UDA party and Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the DCP party will be contesting in the…

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Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 To Bring Business Leaders Together

More than 140 business leaders, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs from across Africa and major international markets will gather in Cape…

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Africa’s second-richest man earns $141million after blockbuster €3.3billion deal leaves his investment firm awash with cash

The payment was disclosed in Reinet’s annual report after the Luxembourg-listed investment company completed the sale of its 49.5%…

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China’s zero-tariff policy spurs Africa’s industrialization: Namibian minister

China's zero-tariff policy toward Africa is expected to boost the continent's industrialization and bring benefits to multiple sectors, said Selma…

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Tanzania’s sole billionaire seeks a $100 million role in Africa’s richest man’s $17 billion project

The Tanzanian billionaire recently disclosed his intentions to invest $100 million in Dangote’s planned refinery in Kenya. “I…

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Kenya’s ICJ bid gains momentum as 26 countries endorse Justice Phoebe Okowa

Kenya’s campaign to secure Justice Phoebe Okowa's election to a full term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has…

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Dangote’s planned Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery could reshape Kenya’s energy and trade landscape

The Kenyan government is capitalising on reports that Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to finance the construction of a…

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AFRICA/ALGERIA – Record of abstention in Algeria’s legislative elections

AFRICA/ALGERIA - Record of abstention in Algeria's legislative elections Algiers (Fides News Agency) – As in 2021, Algeria's legislative elections…

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