Vol 43 No 2 | KENYA The generation game 25th January 2002 President Moi gives the grey politicians another chance in the succession race Inscrutable as the Sphinx, President Daniel arap Moi confers favour on one faction, then withdraws it the next day. Even his most vehement opponents salute his political cunning....
Vol 42 No 25 | KENYA Too much terror 21st December 2001 President Daniel arap Moi's loyal support for the United States' war against terror is hitting local difficulties.
Vol 42 No 22 | KENYA It's better abroad 9th November 2001 Moi's foreign policies are a handy diversion from the race to succeed him The heat is off. Skillfully turning the American calamity of 11 September to diplomatic advantage, President Daniel arap Moi was among the first African leaders to sign up...
Vol 42 No 18 | KENYA Moi versus the economy 14th September 2001 Galloping inflation, sinking export prices and corruption are bigger problems for the President than the opposition President Daniel arap Moi has run out of promises. The Board of the International Monetary Fund refuses to unblock further loans - in particular, a hoped for quick...
Vol 42 No 18 | KENYA Mixed Marriage 14th September 2001 The wedding of the Kenya African National Union and the National Democratic Party was consummated in a carnival atmosphere at the Moi International Sports Complex outside Nairobi on...
Vol 42 No 16 | KENYA Après Moi, maybe 10th August 2001 The President is on his way out – in his own time and on his own terms The fin de siècle has been delayed. Among party hacks, journalists, and commission agents, the gossip is dominated by Daniel arap Moi's exit from the all-powerful presidency after...
Vol 42 No 15 | KENYASUDAN Zero-rated 27th July 2001 Kenya's role as Chair of the principle Sudan peace forum is under threat after claims that it was negotiating to import oil from Sudan. Oil is at the...
Vol 42 No 13 | KENYA Drive my tractor 29th June 2001 Moi's new coalition government, the first since 1963, is meant to scare the Kikuyu The government's announcement of its new coalition took even some of its members by surprise. On 11 June, the radio announced that Raila Amolo Odinga and his colleagues...
Vol 42 No 13 | KENYA Financial squeeze on KANU bosses 29th June 2001 It's not just on the political front that the ruling elite of the Kenya African National Union and its cronies are facing financial problems:
Vol 42 No 11 | KENYAUNITED STATES Follow me, follow 1st June 2001 The United States fears East Africa may follow West Africa into chronic instability. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, visiting Kenya last week, had two symptoms of regional...