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Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani as army takes over strategic city
Reuters  |  Jan 13, 2025

The RSF chose to withdraw after being overwhelmed in the lead-up to the takeover, sources in the paramilitary said.

Sudanese army advances to retake central city of Wad Madani from paramilitary rivals RSF
Reuters  |  Jan 12, 2025

The army posted a video appearing to show troops inside the city, which is the capital of El Gezira state, an agricultural and trading hub that has be...

OPINION: No chance Ruto can turn economy around
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jan 02, 2025

There is a serious lapse of imagination of the sectors that can be tweaked and grown to accommodate hordes of unemployed young men and women.

Whistleblower in JKIA-Adani deal named one of the most influential Africans
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

In July, Amenya leaked details on social media of an arrangement between Kenya and the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate. This ignited an outrage th...

Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

2024: A year of global recognition, domestic struggles for President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

From a historic state visit to the United States to the controversial withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, President Ruto's leadership was put to the...

US case against Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

The US Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

Treasury targets Sh2.5 trillion in pension, insurance savings for infrastructure projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

This initiative follows the collapse of high-profile PPP deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in Kenya's road and energy sectors, amid alle...

MP Junet calls for scrapping public participation in mega projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

The Minority leader of the National Assembly argued that the constitutional requirement often hinders progress on multi-billion-shilling initiatives t...

Government seeks new investor for JKIA modernisation after Adani deal cancellation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Kiptoo assured that the new public-private partnership would be competitive and transparent, emphasising the airport's importance as a regional hub.

MPs identify key electricity transmission projects to save consumers billions of shillings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The National Assembly’s Energy Committee wants the government to prioritise these projects to ease the burden of high-power bills for Kenyans.

Senators call for full disclosure of Adani deals after Ruto's surprise cancellation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Senator Edwin Sifuna echoed concerns about the secrecy surrounding the deals, saying there were always red flags from the beginning.

Adani Group CFO says bribery case accused to clarify matters in next 10 days
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ports-to-power conglomerate has previously denied the charges as "baseless" and vowed to seek "all possible legal recourse".

Mbadi: JKIA-Adani deal legally terminated with no financial impact
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The Adani Group deal, which included the renovation and management of JKIA at a cost of Sh238 billion, was terminated a week after international corru...

Tanzania to honour deal with Adani for container terminal, official says
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

In May, Tanzania entered into a 30-year concession agreement with Adani Ports, a unit of Adani Group, to operate a container terminal in its Dar es Sa...

Adani bribery allegations shine spotlight on India's clean energy puzzle
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

India's states are unprepared for the rapid rise in renewable generating capacity, lack adequate transmission infrastructure and storage and would rat...

Government ordered to produce proof of Adani-JKIA deal cancellation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Adani’s legal team clarified that discussions with the government were still at a preliminary stage and no binding contract had been signed.

Adani presents India with big financing ultimatum
Reuters  |  Nov 25, 2024

Whatever happens, Adani will almost certainly face higher borrowing costs because agencies are lowering some outlooks in response to the indictment.

TotalEnergies pauses business with Adani, says it was not aware of US investigation
Reuters  |  Nov 25, 2024

The French firm purchased its stake in Adani Green Energy in January 2021 - after the Indian company won what was then the world's largest solar order...

Adani deals expose how lawmakers lack coherence, bow to presidential will - MP
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

MP Mbui pointed out that MPs have failed to maintain independent positions, undermining the electorate’s trust.

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