Relief for Kenya as IMF board review unlocks access to $606m after budgetary restructuring

Relief for Kenya as IMF board review unlocks access to $606m after budgetary restructuring

The board review also included a component of lending to Kenya under its sustainability window, which is known as RSF. The IMF’s support is seen as crucial for Kenya to be able to navigate its current liquidity challenges

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Animal farm: Bill Gates workers given diplomatic immunity, to own property and won’t pay tax in Kenya

Animal farm: Bill Gates workers given diplomatic immunity, to own property and won’t pay tax in Kenya

Dr Mumbi Seraki, host of a popular YouTube show, asked on X, “If they meant us well, would they need immunity? It looks like we are being sold to the highest bidder,” she added.

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Supreme Court overturns ruling of lower court that voided 2023 finance law, gives Kenya government tax nod

Supreme Court overturns ruling of lower court that voided 2023 finance law, gives Kenya government tax nod

The finance bills form the main vehicle for the government to set out revenue-raising measures, and Ruto’s administration has been relying on the 2023 finance law to continue collecting taxes after the rollback of this year’s legislation.

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Kenyan court suspends $736m Adani electricity deal it calls ‘a constitutional sham tainted with secrecy

Kenyan court suspends $736m Adani electricity deal it calls ‘a constitutional sham tainted with secrecy

The Adani Group, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, sparked anger in Kenya recently for another proposed public-private partnership project to lease the country’s main airport for 30 years in exchange for expanding it.

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UN helicopter midair as violence surges in Haiti, US appeals for reinforcement of Kenyan police in Haiti

UN helicopter midair as violence surges in Haiti, US appeals for reinforcement of Kenyan police in Haiti

While the majority were killed by police, a group of gunmen drowned on Wednesday after their boat hit the reef as they ferried ammunition to gangs attacking the town of Arcahaie, said Wilner Réné from Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency.

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Kenya’s impeached deputy president accuses President Ruto of attempts to assassinate him via compromised food, drinks

Kenya’s impeached deputy president accuses President Ruto of attempts to assassinate him via compromised food, drinks

Police spokeswoman Resila Onyango declined to make an immediate comment and said she would make inquiries about Rigathi Gachagua’s statement on the security protection. Ruto’s spokesperson said they would comment later.

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Court stops President Ruto from replacing impeached deputy president to hear petition

Court stops President Ruto from replacing impeached deputy president to hear petition

The high court in the capital Nairobi said Kindiki’s appointment as deputy president and the Senate’s resolution upholding impeachment charges against Gachagua were suspended until October 24, when a bench of judges appointed by the chief justice will debate the issue.

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Kenya turns to starlicide to check soarig numbers of Indian crows as native birds count declines

Kenya turns to starlicide to check soarig numbers of Indian crows as native birds count declines

Since being deployed, the starlicide has killed around 200 crows in a month in the coastal town of Watamu, said Eric Kinoti, a crow control officer at A Rocha Kenya.

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Hours after senate impeaches deputy president, Kenya’s president nominates interior minister to replace him

Hours after senate impeaches deputy president, Kenya’s president nominates interior minister to replace him

Prof Kithure Kindiki, a close ally of Ruto, has held the interior ministry post throughout Ruto’s two years as president.

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Impeachment of Kenya’s deputy president disrupted after he’s taken ill, senate adjourns sittings

Impeachment of Kenya’s deputy president disrupted after he’s taken ill, senate adjourns sittings

Rigathi Gachagua was due to defend himself against the 11 impeachment charges in the Senate on Thursday afternoon, before senators take a vote on whether to remove him from office.

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