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Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

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KENYA

Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…

Elite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability

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KENYA

Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…

BBI may not resolve gender gap in Kenyan politics

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KENYA

The government now says the issue will be dealt with as part of the political reforms recently proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report.

Malawi election ruling will have far-reaching impacts

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MALAWI

The Court's heavy criticism of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) means that changes of both personnel and structure are likely. The judgement has also given momentum to the…

Election risks will weigh on Kenyan economy

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KENYA

With all eyes on the political and security implications of the Supreme Court’s landmark annulment of the August 8 polls, elevated political risk is also impacting the economy…

African electoral bodies will struggle to gain trust

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AFRICA

African electoral commissions.

Kenya-Somalia maritime border feud will fester

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KENYA/SOMALIA

Nevertheless, Somalia has insisted that no specific agreements were made on the border dispute itself.

Corruption may undermine Kenyan government credibility

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KENYA

Kenya has been rocked by a string of corruption scandals in government institutions over recent weeks. The episode has served as a powerful reminder to both ordinary Kenyans and…