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Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

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Kenyan and Ethiopian forces have launched joint operations to combat Al-Shabaab in border regions on ...
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Kenya allows electronic IPOs to boost efficiency and confidence

Kenya allows electronic IPOs to boost efficiency and confidence

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced an electronic process for new companies to list ...

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Kenya Tests Genetically Modified Maize to Combat Food Shortage

Kenya tests genetically modified maize to combat food shortages, aiming to enhance crop yields and ...
  • 5 September 2022
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Kenya General Election Day 2022: Millions of Kenyans Cast Their Votes

On August 9, 2022, Kenyans vote in the general election to elect their next president ...
  • 9 August 2022
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Inside Safaricom’s forums for small traders and how you can attend one this Thursday

Mr. Matano is a businessman based in Nairobi who is eager to leverage the latest ...

  • 2 July 2022
  • Kenya

Bad Bill aside, Kenya could still push Africa economic integration

Upon returning from his recent state visit to the United States, Kenyan President William Ruto ...

  • 29 May 2022
  • Kenya
A former Kenyan permanent representative to the UN has expressed his disapproval of a recent statement from the US government regarding governance issues, even though the Kenyan administration largely concurs with its sentiments. The focus of the discussion pertains to the ongoing vetting process for nominated Cabinet secretaries, particularly those alleged to have integrity concerns. The US Embassy issued a statement urging Kenyan MPs to reject nominees with compromised integrity, following protests that led President William Ruto to dismiss his entire Cabinet. “As Kenyans prepare for the vetting of Cabinet nominees starting today, we acknowledge the importance of integrity in public service and the National Assembly’s crucial role in enforcing Chapter Six of Kenya’s Constitution,” the Embassy stated on August 1, without naming specific individuals. However, Martin Kimani, who served as Kenya’s permanent representative to the UN until April, viewed the US comments as unwelcome lecturing. He suggested that this criticism distracts from America's own shortcomings on the global stage, citing issues like the ongoing conflict in Gaza where a ceasefire remains elusive. “Since my former colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are bound by diplomatic norms, I’ll address this unwarranted lecture from a US grappling with political violence and declining trust in its electoral systems,” Dr. Kimani, now at a think tank in New York, wrote on X. “Less lecturing, more focus on renewing US democracy, and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.” On the following day, the Kenyan government opted not to publicly rebut the US Embassy’s remarks, despite agreeing on the importance of prioritizing integrity. Dr. Korir Sing’oei, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated, “The statement reflects a view shared by many Kenyans and aligns with our Constitution. We have no serious issue with it.” The decision to dissolve the Cabinet was largely influenced by pressure from youth protesters, who initially demanded the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill. The US government had initially refrained from commenting on the protests but later warned Nairobi against using excessive force and emphasized the need to respect civil liberties. The new Cabinet nominees include some opposition figures, as well as individuals facing legal challenges over alleged misappropriation of funds. Critics pointed out that the US found itself in a delicate position as protests erupted in June, suggesting it had overlooked the controversial tax laws being proposed by Nairobi. Kenya ex-envoy lays into US over integrity call as Nairobi sees, hears no evil

Kenya ex-envoy lays into US over integrity call as Nairobi sees, hears no evil

A former Kenyan permanent representative to the UN has expressed his disapproval of a recent ...

  • 22 March 2022
  • Kenya
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Kenyan parliamentary committee rejects petition seeking TikTok

A parliamentary committee has turned down a petition asking for a complete ban on TikTok ...

  • 3 March 2022
  • Kenya
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