Kenya has lost $200 million worth of exports to Uganda, its largest regional market, since October 2023, new data shows. And experts warn that it will lose more going forward, as the fight over petroleum products imports escalates, with major oil infrastructure at the risk of underuse. Last week, Uganda announced that it was moving…
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Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti
The judge argued that the deployment would be illegal as the National Security Council lacks the legal authority to send police outside Kenya. He added that the council can only deploy military, not police, for peacekeeping missions such as Haiti. Last year, Kenya had volunteered to lead a multinational security force in Haiti to quell…
Kenya questions jurisdiction of East African court
TUESDAY JANUARY 23 2024 Kenyas attorney General justin mutuli on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to hear his application seeking the top court’s opinion on the legal consequences and effects of decisions of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on the country’s sovereignty. Mr Muturi said whereas there is no express provision in…
Kenya, US sign defense agreement ahead planned Haiti deployment
Kenya and the US signed a defense agreement Monday that will see the East African nation get resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. Kenya’s Defense Minister Aden Duale and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the accord at a…
Kenyan Civil Servants Threaten to Strike Over Wage Delay
By Isaac Kaledzi The Kenyan economy faces many challenges, including soaring inflation and a high cost of living. However, the government is yet to tackle them, and the latest lack of cash to pay workers isn’t making things easier. Kenya’s government has said it is experiencing a major cash crisis that has led to delays in paying…
Kenya escapes international ban, World Athletics to “closely monitor” doping situation
By Mutwiri Mutuota Kenya, was on Wednesday, spared an international ban from athletics but the East African nation is not out of the woods yet over spiraling cases of doping. World Athletics announced that the distance running powerhouse will continue to be monitored closely following the conclusion of its two-day Council Meeting in Rome, Italy….
Kenya facing athletics ban over increased doping hi cases
Kenya is staring at an international ban from athletics due to increased cases of doping that will see the country miss among others, the Paris 2024 Olympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and World Athletics are set to meet on Friday in Monte Carlo to review the state of doping around…
2 killed in second Kenya building collapse
A multi-story building under construction collapsed on a neighbouring home in a Nairobi, Kenya suburb, killing two people on Thursday, authorities said. Rescuers attend the scene of a building collapse in Ruaka, on the outskirts of the capital Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The collapse of the building under construction is the second such…
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