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UAE says companies sanctioned by US over Sudan war not operating in the Emirates
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2025

The UAE says it is cooperating with Washington and conducting its own probe into the entities and individuals involved.

Kenyan journalist Polly Irungu ends her tenure as official White House photographer
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Irungu joined the Vice-President’s team in 2022, tasked with documenting key moments of the Biden-Harris administration and Kamala Harris’s campaign.

Donald Trump promises harsh immigration limits on his first day in office as US president
Reuters  |  Jan 20, 2025

He vowed to repeal "every radical and foolish executive order of the Biden administration" within hours of assuming the presidency.

US election: Swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence
Reuters  |  Oct 31, 2024

In Wisconsin, election workers have been trained on de-escalation techniques and polling stations rearranged so workers have escape routes if they are...

In Egypt, prospect of Trump win raises fears over school funding
Reuters  |  Oct 31, 2024

The former president has pledged to roll back key climate policies implemented by his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Blinken says incumbent on Hamas, Israel to remove gaps in Gaza ceasefire deal
Reuters  |  Sep 06, 2024

He said there were also some gaps in the agreement in how Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are exchanged.

Israel's Netanyahu says deal could be near for hostages in Gaza
Reuters  |  Jul 23, 2024

Speaking in the U.S. capital on Monday to families of hostages, he said: "The conditions (for a deal) are undoubtedly ripening. This is a good sign."

Who is US Vice President Kamala Harris and can she beat Donald Trump?
The Conversation  |  Jul 22, 2024

The daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, Harris began her career as a prosecutor, spending almost three decades in law enforcement.

Biden steps aside in the 2024 race. What happens next?
Reuters  |  Jul 21, 2024

President Joe Biden said on Sunday he would withdraw from the 2024 presidential election race, putting the United States into uncharted territory.

Kenya’s violent protests tarnish Ruto’s camaraderie with the West
Amina Wako  |  Jun 29, 2024

Kenya is one of the few countries in Africa that are still considered a stable partner in Europe and the USA.

Mystery of Ruto’s million-dollar Boeing jet 'gift from friends' used for US trip
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

While Ruto maintains that the jet was provided by "friends," the identity of these individuals remains undisclosed.

Ruto defends hiring private jet for US trip, says it was cheaper than KQ
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2024

For the first state visit by a Kenyan President to the United States in two decades and the first by an African leader since 2008, Ruto opted to hire...

US, Egypt agree to allow aid into Gaza through Kerem Shalom
Reuters  |  May 25, 2024

Sisi agreed to send the aid temporarily until legal mechanisms are in place to reopen the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side, the Egyptia...

US to fund Kenya's tech growth under Chips and Science Act
Hanifa Adan  |  May 24, 2024

This strategic dialogue occurs amid increasing global cooperation on safeguards for emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, which...

Kenya's digital infrastructure gets major boost through US partnership
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2024

The Microsoft-G42 Olkaria data centre campus is scheduled to break ground in the third quarter of this year, with the East Africa Cloud Region expecte...

US, Kenya deals and investments announced as Ruto meets Biden
Reuters  |  May 23, 2024

The two countries said they would work together to support the Somali government in its fight against terrorism and pressed warring parties in Sudan f...

Biden, Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa
Reuters  |  May 23, 2024

Biden hopes strengthening ties with Kenya, seen as a democratic stronghold, can help stabilise the continent and advance US interests.

Ruto US visit: Kenya secures security cooperation agreements
Mary Wambui  |  May 23, 2024

Kenya becomes the first nation in the sub-Saharan region to receive such a designation and the 19th country to be named a major non-NATO ally.

KeNHA, US company sign deal to build Sh471 billion Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway
John Mbati  |  May 23, 2024

Reports indicate that the project is among several others set to be announced during President William Ruto’s State Visit to the US. 

Ruto, Biden stress digital cooperation as key to Kenya-US ties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

Both Ruto and Biden acknowledged the crucial role of public-private partnerships in driving this technological revolution.

Raila: Why Azimio leaders accompanied Ruto on US trip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

Raila said the leaders were invited by the US government and participated in the visit with his and the coalition's full approval.

US expected to designate Kenya as major non-NATO ally
Reuters  |  May 23, 2024

Kenya would be the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation, reflecting Washington's drive to deepen relations with the East Afric...

Ruto arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Biden
Amina Wako  |  May 22, 2024

Ruto’s trip to the United States marks the first state visit by an African President since 2008 after President Mwai Kibaki who visited in 2002.

Kenya plans to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti before Ruto US visit
Amina Wako  |  May 12, 2024

Kenya had initially aimed to enter Haiti as early as January this year, but legal obstacles and a power vacuum delayed the plan B.

Chinese companys says it will not be selling TikTok
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 26, 2024

TikTok is popular in Eastleigh with the most popular person on the Video app amassing over 2 million followers.

UN rights body adopts resolution holding Israel accountable for possible war crimes
John Mbati  |  Apr 05, 2024

This is the first time the UN Human Rights Council is taking a position on the escalating war.

Biden issues toughest warning yet to Israels' Netanyahu
AFP  |  Apr 05, 2024

The tough language, describing the aid worker attack as "unacceptable" and urging Israel to take steps towards an immediate ceasefire, reflected mount...

Why Muslim leaders rejected White House Iftar party
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 03, 2024

The event stands in stark contrast to last April, when Biden held an Iftar party. Dozens of people gathered at the White House, applauding Biden as he...

US slaps sanctions on Zimbabwe President, other senior leaders over abuses
AFP  |  Mar 04, 2024

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the second consecutive Zimbabwean leader to face US sanctions following veteran President Robert Mugabe.

Joe Biden to host Ruto at White House in May
Amina Wako  |  Feb 16, 2024

The visit will mark the 60th anniversary of Nairobi-Washington ties.

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