Kenya and Uganda revisit urgency of standard gauge railway during trade talks

Kenya and Uganda revisit urgency of standard gauge railway during trade talks

The MOU also include extension of the standard gauge railway to Malaba, removing quotas and duties on goods originating in the two countries such as poultry and poultry products, dairy and dairy products, sugar, juices, pishori rice and furniture.

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Blind, deaf and dumb Ruto: Kenya dances with extrajudicial killings, extreme ethnicity, detention without trial and totalitarianism

Blind, deaf and dumb Ruto: Kenya dances with extrajudicial killings, extreme ethnicity, detention without trial and totalitarianism

President William Ruto won power almost three years ago vowing to protect the poor and end police violence, but he is facing mounting public dissatisfaction over high living costs, corruption and police brutality that could yet seal his fate as a “wantam” leader.

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Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31

Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31

The death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month has given the protests fresh impetus, fuelling anger against the authorities and bringing hundreds onto the streets.

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Pork barrel: Kenya’s plan to set up embassy in Kosovo ushers in ‘transactional diplomacy’

Pork barrel: Kenya’s plan to set up embassy in Kosovo ushers in ‘transactional diplomacy’

Foreign office and office of the president dismissed the allegations as “illogical” but stayed clear of Serbia’s allegations that Ruto was bribed with big businesses to recognise Kosovo.

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