4 d. ago East Africa private sector lobby criticises Kenya trade deals

East Africa private sector lobby criticises Kenya trade deals  The EastAfrican

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6 d. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Kenya’s Changing Role in East Africa: Mediation or Interference?

Kenya’s Changing Role in East Africa: Mediation or Interference?  Mwakilishi.com

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8 d. ago East Africa’s rulers saw what Gen Z can do – now they’re striking first

East Africa’s rulers saw what Gen Z can do – now they’re striking first  Al Jazeera

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1 week ago Call for Kenya to Join Fossil Fuel Treaty as World Marks Environment Day

Prince Papa, Africa Campaigner for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, echoed the call, saying Kenya has a historic opportunity to lead East Africa into a new era of climate responsibility.

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2 w. ago Access Bank completes acquisition of National Bank of Kenya to deepen presence in East Africa

Access Bank completes acquisition of National Bank of Kenya to deepen presence in East Africa  Nairametrics

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2 w. ago Bumper election season in East Africa with Kenya in the throes of early campaigns

Bumper election season in East Africa with Kenya in the throes of early campaigns  The EastAfrican

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2 w. ago Abductions, torture threat to US interests in East Africa: Senator Risch

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 — The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has raised the alarm over a surge in abductions and torture cases across East Africa, warning that the trend poses a “direct threat” to regional stability and American interests. The committee’s chair and ranking Republican, Senator Jim Risch, said the escalating human rights violations […] The post Abductions, torture threat to US interests in East Africa: Senator Risch appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Abductions, torture a threat to US interests in East Africa: Senator Risch

Ranking Republican, Senator Jim Risch, said the escalating human rights violations reflect weakening institutions and a growing culture of impunity in the region.

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3 w. ago Ngugi wa Thiong’o, East Africa’s Iconic Novelist and Literary Giant, Dies at 87

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed. Ngugi, celebrated globally as East Africa’s leading novelist, passed away on Thursday night in the US after a long illness, according to his daughter Wanjiku wa […] The post Ngugi wa Thiong’o, East Africa’s Iconic Novelist and Literary Giant, Dies at 87 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya to Host East Africa’s Largest Tech Expo: Ai Everything x GITEX Kenya 2026

Kenya to Host East Africa’s Largest Tech Expo: Ai Everything x GITEX Kenya 2026  TechAfrica News

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3 w. ago Kenya Tourism Board Launches 'A Journey Through the Wild Heart of East Africa' Campaign

Kenya Tourism Board Launches 'A Journey Through the Wild Heart of East Africa' Campaign  Media Update

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3 w. ago Kenyan Truckers Say South Sudan Jailings Threaten Regional Trade

Kenyan long-haul drivers are warning that arbitrary arrests in South Sudan are turning the Juba–Nimule route into a legal minefield and choking East Africa’s supply chain. Foreign drivers, they say, are landing behind bars for minor road mishaps, then sitting for months without formal charges while “compensation” demands pile up. “When traffic incidents escalate into legal proceedings, foreign drivers face an uphill battle. Legal representation is hard to secure, court cases are slow, and rulings are often biased in favour of local interests. Some drivers have found themselves imprisoned for months without formal charges, simply because they could not immediately meet the ‘compensation’ demands made by aggrieved parties or officials,” The post Kenyan Truckers Say South Sudan Jailings Threaten Regional Trade appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago MKU signs landmark ADR partnership to boost legal training in East Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – Mount Kenya University (MKU) has entered into a strategic tripartite agreement to advance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in East Africa, positioning itself as a leader in innovative legal education. The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Centre for International and Development Law (CIDLAW), the Chartered Institute of […] The post MKU signs landmark ADR partnership to boost legal training in East Africa appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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