Vol 64 No 15 | KENYA The street takes on State House 20th July 2023 Bolstered by another billion from the IMF, President Ruto reckons he can face down a militant but uncoordinated opposition Austerity economics and street protests are dominating William Ruto's first term in the presidency after he rejected restructuring Kenya's debts in favour of two years of fiscal belt-tightening....
DISPATCHES Vol 64 No 15 | KENYA Court blocks housing levy as new taxes bite 11th July 2023 Some of those who voted for William Ruto report buyers' remorse as economic conditions worsen Kenyans are bracing themselves for two years of budgetary austerity but the scale of the hit to payslips will be delayed after the Supreme Court blocked the Finance... READ FOR FREE
Vol 48 No 4 | KENYA Ethnic alarums 16th February 2007 More than most countries, Kenya's politics is about winning over ethnic constituencies and building powerful coalitions. Recently, Kenyans have heard warnings about the dangers of ethnic violence ahead...
Vol 52 No 15 | KENYA Succession not reform 22nd July 2011 Bold plans to address political conflict and vote-rigging have been sidelined as the battle to succeed President Kibaki heats up The groundbreaking programme for political reform set out in the new constitution is at risk as members of parliament and party activists position themselves for the presidential succession...
Vol 64 No 15 | KENYA The street takes on State House 20th July 2023 Bolstered by another billion from the IMF, President Ruto reckons he can face down a militant but uncoordinated opposition Austerity economics and street protests are dominating William Ruto's first term in the presidency after he rejected restructuring Kenya's debts in favour of two years of fiscal belt-tightening....