President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians planning next week's nationwide protests, saying they are the work of “sinister” protesters.Organisers are said to have drawn inspiration from events in Kenya.Protesters in the East African nation are now calling on President William Ruto to resign after winning key demands - including
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Ruto set to engage Gen Zs on X
President Ruto will today engage Gen Zs on X. This comes in the wake of protests against alleged extravance in his government.In the last fortnight, there have been protests and demonstrations across the country in expressions on dissatisfaction with the way government officials are openly misusing public money.That unformed the
Kenya and Korea sign bilateral ties on technology
Kenya and Korea have signed a $485 million (KSh63 billion) concessional development funding on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit.This includes $238 million (KSh30 billion) for the implementation of the Konza Digital Media City Project.President William Ruto said the project will boost the country’s digital ecosystem, a key government initiative
Kenya-China relationship to bolster development
The Government will enhance its partnership with China - a Kenya-China relation - in infrastructure development, among other areas.President William Ruto asked Chinese investors to take advantage of Kenya’s conducive business environment to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.He observed that collaboration in critical sectors of the economy will drive economic growth
Ruto assures his Indonesian counterpart of close ties
President William Ruto (right), with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo. Kenya will work on scaling up its ties with Indonesia to increase trade. President Ruto said when he hosted his Indonesian counterpart.President William Ruto said investment scope will also be broadened to bring about a balance of trade that is in
Kenya and Djibouti agrees on Visa free regime
Kenya and Djibouti will push for a visa-free regime to spur trade and exploit and further their existing relations to grow investments. This was reached on Sunday when President William Ruto met his counterpart Ismaïl Omar Guelleh at the Palais Présidentiel in Djibouti. The two leaders agreed to establish the
Kenya in Overseas Development Assistance tax impasse
President William Ruto, with a delegation from Republic of Japan. Also present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Kenya will address the double taxation problem facing projects funded by Japan’s Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).President William Ruto said he is seized of the issue that threatens the
The enigma in Raila Amolo Odinga
Kenya and Italy agree to scrap Non-tariff barriers
Kenya and Italy have agreed to remove non-tariff barriers in their bid to stimulate trade and investment. The two countries said they will negotiate on the avoidance of a double-taxation agreement that will usher in higher levels of foreign direct investments. Speaking at State House during a state visit by
Kenya endorses Ajay Banga as World Bank Boss
Kenya has endorsed the candidature of Ajay Banga as the next President for the World Bank Group. Speaking on Wednesday at State House in Nairobi when he held talks with the former MasterCard Chief Executive Officer, President William Ruto said Mr Banga has the credentials that will take the Bretton Woods