KENYA – The Kenya-Somalia border will open in April, after 15-year closure, according to Kenya’s president William Ruto. Mandera lies 1,050 kilometers (652 miles) northeast of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, near the tri-border area linking Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. The crossing, which has remained largely closed since 2011 due to insecurity linked to al-Shabaab […]
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Kenya’s William Ruto Hires Continental Strategy LLC Ahead of Meeting with Trump
KENYA – The Kenyan government have hired the lobby group Continental Strategy LLC for advocacy and government relations’ services ahead of a meeting between William Ruto and Donald Trump. The firm is tasked with the work of helping the Kenyan government in federal-level lobbying, dissemination of informational materials, and strategic engagement with key U.S. policymakers, […]
August 27 Declared Katiba Day in Kenya
KENYA – Kenya’s William Ruto declared August 27 as Katiba Day, in commemoration of the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. This day will now be commemorated every year from now on. The Executive Office of the President released a decreee on Monday, saying that the day will serve as a reminder of the country’s collective […]
William Ruto Undertakes a Diplomatic Reshuffle in New Appointments
KENYA – In a diplomatic reshuffle, William Ruto have made new ambassador and high commissioners’ appointments and reassignments in the latest diplomatic shake-up. The list of the new appointments and reassignments is as summarized below: The nominated names will then undergo vetting by the National Assembly and upon approval, will undertake their designated posts. The […]
Kenya’s William Ruto Asserts Rivals Plan to Overthrow Government
KENYA – Kenya’s William Ruto have claimed that his political rivals are attempting to overthrow his government as his administration is faced by a growing resistance from the majority of Kenyans, more so the young generation due to over-taxation, unemployment and police brutality. Speaking at the Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi during the inspection of […]