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Since Kenya’s William Ruto and Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu became presidents, they have faced similar criticism over their frequent trips abroad. The two men have been the subject of unflattering descriptions – the costs associated with their alleged penchant for air travel often contrasted with tough economic conditions at home. A …

Kenya’s Raila Odinga and South Africa’s Julius Malema, born in different backgrounds and at different times, are not political allies, but last week were at the centre of protests that went on concurrently in their respective countries. They rode on popular frustrations of the poor in their respective countries, unsettling …

Kenya’s Supreme Court is hearing a presidential election petition challenging the victory of the president-elect and outgoing deputy president William Ruto. Ruto and deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua are the main respondents along with the elections body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC. The petition, which is seeking to annul …

A Dutch newspaper went far into the life of Kenya’s president-elect, William Ruto, to pick a trade to associate with him in their headline on recent polls held in the East African country. ‘From chicken seller to president,’ the headline screamed. The reference has triggered light reaction on Kenya’s social …

Veteran Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, does not agree with the outcome of the just-ended presidential election having lost his fifth bid to deputy president and president-elect, William Ruto. Even though he has yet to officially comment on the loss, a former advisor to Mr. Odinga has spoken to the …

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga is leading the presidential race, according to partial official results, as the country remained on tenterhooks for the final election outcome. With just more than 26 percent of votes counted, Odinga had 54 percent, and his main rival – Deputy President William Ruto – had …

The Greek company awarded the contract to print ballot papers for the August 9 Kenyan elections and started delivering the same to Nairobi on Thursday, even as presidential candidate Raila Odinga sought to link its officials to the rival coalition led by Deputy President William Ruto. Mr Odinga’s coalition — …

Day two of Deputy President William Ruto’s Nyanza tour was marred by violence after a mob hurled rocks at his motorcade in Kondele, Kisumu County. The DP, who yesterday began his visit of Nyanza region, the heart of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s backyard, is on a tour to popularise his …