Senior government says Kenya looking for fresh $750m from World Bank, $200m from AfDB

Senior government says Kenya looking for fresh $750m from World Bank, $200m from AfDB

Raphael Owino, the director general of the Finance Ministry’s public debt management office, said the IMF’s October approval of the seventh and eigth reviews, which paved the way for a $606 million loan

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Kenya eyes budget deficit of less than 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product in next fiscal year

Kenya eyes budget deficit of less than 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product in next fiscal year

The fiscal target for the next year will be lower than the 4.3 per cent of GDP in this financial year. The government was forced to raise the budget deficit for this year after deadly protests that forced President William Ruto to abandon proposed tax hikes.

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Kenyan president’s key American ‘saleswoman’, Ambassador Meg Whitman, quits to signal imminent hard times for Nairobi

Kenyan president’s key American ‘saleswoman’, Ambassador Meg Whitman, quits to signal imminent hard times for Nairobi

Former US Ambassador to Kenya Smith Hempstone (1989-1993) was a darling of the opposition due to his open and strong support, both materially and politically, to the democratic movements at the time in Kenya.

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To some Kenyans, Raila has already lost AUC chairmanship before a vote is cast but numbers tell a different story

To some Kenyans, Raila has already lost AUC chairmanship before a vote is cast but numbers tell a different story

Early indications are Raila is going to have roller-coaster. I would not be surprised if the Djiboutian pulled out of the race and supported Raila. The odds are against him and he is aware of the sheer force of numbers the Kenyan candidate commands.

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Nairobi’s vehicles with modified with ramps and swivel seats are a relief for disabled commuters

Nairobi’s vehicles with modified with ramps and swivel seats are a relief for disabled commuters

Users can book rides through the Ace Mobility app. Drivers are trained as caregivers, ensuring they understand how to provide respectful and appropriate assistance to passengers with disabilities.

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Kenya Evans Chebet peeped seconds to finish line by Dutch Nageeye in New York City Marathon

Kenya Evans Chebet peeped seconds to finish line by Dutch Nageeye in New York City Marathon

Tamirat Tola, the men’s defending champion and Paris Olympic gold medallist, finished fourth, right behind Albert Korir.

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Kenyans sweep women’s podium at New York City Marathon as men are outrun by Dutchman

Kenyans sweep women’s podium at New York City Marathon as men are outrun by Dutchman

On the women’s side, Shila Chepkirui ran a technical, flawless race, hanging in with the lead pack from the start and denying defending champion Hellen Obiri in a gritty final mile to collect her first major title.

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Kenya gets new deputy president after law professor takes oath of office

Kenya gets new deputy president after law professor takes oath of office

Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal battles extended months of political turbulence in the country, East Africa’s largest economy, that began with nationwide protests against unpopular tax hikes in June.

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No respite for impeached Kenya deputy president as high court lifts order barring swearing-in of successor

No respite for impeached Kenya deputy president as high court lifts order barring swearing-in of successor

Rigathi Gachagua’s legal challenges extend months of political turmoil in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, that began with nationwide protests against unpopular tax hikes in June.

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