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Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, as Ruto calls it a win-win situation Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, Ruto calls it a win-win situation

President William Ruto’s recent five-day state visit to China marked a significant deepening of Kenya-China relations, culminating in the signing of over 20 bilateral agreements.

Gates Foundation withdraws host country agreement with Kenya following legal challenge and public pressure Gates Foundation withdraws host country agreement with Kenya following legal challenge and public pressure

Facing a court suspension of its diplomatic-style privileges and growing national backlash, the Gates Foundation has opted to abandon its special legal status in Kenya.

CPM-K officials survive assassination attempt in Kenya

The attack, which targeted key party members, is part of a broader campaign of political repression in Kenya, says CPMK.

Kenyans continue long history of solidarity with the Palestinian struggle

Kenyans marked International Quds Day with rallies and tree-planting events in solidarity with Palestine despite state repression.

Sudan suspends imports from Kenya as relations deteriorate over RSF support

Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya after Nairobi hosted RSF representatives who signed a charter for a parallel government.

Kenya’s AU election loss reflects its regional isolation

Kenya’s bid for the African Union Chairperson position ends in disappointment as Raila Odinga’s campaign fails despite strong backing.

Surge in abductions of government critics in Kenya sparks mass public outcry

A rise in abductions of government critics in Kenya is fueling public outrage and mass mobilizations for the defense of democratic rights.

Kenia suspende el despliegue policial en Haití tras la renuncia del Primer Ministro de facto

El gobierno del presidente William Ruto ha suspendido el despliegue de 1.000 policías kenianos como parte de una misión respaldada por Estados Unidos en Haití. La noticia se produjo un día después de que el primer ministro de facto de Haití, Ariel Henry, anunciara su dimisión para allanar el camino al nombramiento de un “Consejo Presidencial de Transición” en medio de la creciente inseguridad en el país.

After expelling Palestinian workers, Israel turns to the Global South for labor

Israel has thus far signed agreements with Kenya and Malawi to bring in workers to its agricultural sector, which has otherwise relied on Palestinian and Thai migrant labor

King Charles’ visit to Kenya brought to the fore calls for justice for UK’s colonial and ongoing crimes

The British monarch expressed “deepest regret” for “abhorrent and unjustified acts of violence committed against Kenyans,” but stopped short of an official apology. People’s movements have called for reparations and accountability for crimes during the colonial era but also steps to address their impact which continue to this day

Haiti is the victim of orchestrated chaos that prevents it from setting its own course, says Camille Chalmers

Haitian scholar Camille Chalmers rejects yet another international intervention and says Haiti’s issues have deeper roots which much be addressed

Kenyan political leaders decry UN authorization of military intervention in Haiti

A UN Security Council vote authorized the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti, a move seen by some Kenyans as a violation of sovereignty and part of the United States’ neo-colonial agenda.