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I Don’t Regret Reopening Kenya-Somalia Border, William Ruto Says amid al Shabaab Resurgence

President William Ruto speaking in France where he addressed a range of issues from climate change to insecurity in the Horn of Africa. Photo: William Ruto. Source: Facebook
By: TUKO Kenya President William Ruto has dismissed critics claiming the decision to reopen the Kenya-Somalia border has resulted in a surge in al-Shabaab attacks. Ruto argued the decision the government took was...

Kenya likely to compensate Somalia over oil exploration on disputed sea area

Kenya could be forced to compensate Somalia over oil exploration on a disputed sea area if the neighbouring country wins a case being adjudicated at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case lodged by Somalia on August 28, 2014 is set to gain full...

Understanding Somaliland: Kenyans in Somaliland

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Kenya, US collaborate in fight against money laundering

President William Ruto and Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence of the United States Brian Nelson at State House in Mombasa on July 28, 2023 Image: PCS
By: TheStar Kenya President William Ruto has vowed to continue fighting money laundering and terrorism after announcing a collaboration with the United States on Friday. Speaking in Mombasa, the Head of State said...

US fintech pioneer’s start-up in Kenya

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Somalia and Kenya agreed to restore diplomatic relations

Somalia and Kenya agreed to restore diplomatic relations
Horndiplomat-Somalia and Kenya agreed to restore diplomatic relations and strengthen cooperation between two countries, after fruitful talks between two head of states President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo and President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi.   The leaders of Ethiopia,Somalia and Kenya met  to discuss extensively on the source...

Kenya opens Nairobi-Mombasa Madaraka Express railway

Kenya has opened a major new railway between the port city of Mombasa and the capital, Nairobi, 18 months early. President Uhuru Kenyatta said during the launch that the $3.2bn (£2.5bn) Chinese-funded line signalled a new chapter in the country. He warned that he would authorise...

Former Deputy Speaker Farah Maalim Calls For Reopening Of Kenya-Somalia Border

Former National Assembly Deputy speaker Farah Maalim when he called for the re-opening of the Kenya-Somalia border, May 27, 2022. /KNA
By:Capital fm GARISSA, Kenya, May 27 – Former National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Farah Maalim, has called for the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in Wajir and Mandera counties to facilitate cross border trade between the two countries. Government shut down the border close to four years...

Kenya:Politicians, judges slam Kenyatta over attacks on judiciary

Michael Oduor with AFP, REUTERS KENYA-The Kenyan sitting president Uhuru Kenyatta has been slammed for his latest remarks over the Supreme ruling. Several leaders have called Kenyatta’s remarks as unwanted and lack of respect to the the consitution. In a statement, four MPs on Sunday said the...

Kenya opposition announces alliance to oust president Kenyatta

By Magdalene Mukami and Andrew Wasike NAIROBI, Kenya Yesterday's marks the beginning of people of Kenya taking their destiny into their own hands, opposition leader says The Kenyan opposition has announced a new alliance aimed at defeating President Uhuru Kenyatta. Thousands of Kenyans from different political parties met in...