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Kenya, United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive agreement to deepen trade and investment ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

Ruto described the CEPA as a significant milestone in economic cooperation and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to achieving mutual prosperity through th...

Ruto heads to Abu Dhabi after Emirati ruler cancels state visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 13, 2025

The snub comes amidst mounting pressure reportedly linked to the June 2024 protests in Kenya, as well as negative publicity surrounding the UAE’s acti...

Etihad resumes flights to Nairobi with focus on broader African expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

As a major economic hub in East Africa, Kenya is expected to benefit significantly from the resumption of Etihad flights.

UAE flights head to airstrip that UN suspects supplies arms to Sudan rebels
Reuters  |  Dec 13, 2024

At meetings with senior US officials in Washington this fall, UAE delegates dropped their denials of providing backing to the RSF after they were show...

UAE President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East stability, Two-State solution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The meeting emphasised the growing consensus among Gulf states on the importance of a balanced approach to resolving the conflict.

IMF cautions Kenya’s financial stability amid plans for Sh194 billion UAE loan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The warning follows the IMF's approval in October of a Sh78 billion loan to Kenya. The decision was part of a review process disrupted earlier this ye...

IMF approves Sh78 billion loan to Kenya days after criticising UAE funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

The disbursement comes nearly four days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed its discontent over Kenya's plans to borrow Sh193.6 bill...

UAE says residence of its ambassador in Khartoum attacked by Sudanese military
Reuters  |  Sep 30, 2024

The Sudanese army has repeatedly accused the UAE of providing weapons and support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's 17-month-o...

Kenya close to agreeing Sh193.2 billion budget support loan from UAE - source
Reuters  |  Sep 25, 2024

"Kenya is diversifying its sources of budget support," said the source, adding the "deal is as good as done."

Reprieve for Somali entrepreneurs as UAE opens visa consulate in Mogadishu
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jul 29, 2024

The latest move by the UAE shows Somalia's improving foreign relations and confidence with the rest of the world as the country reels back from nearly...

UAE's Sheikh Mohammed extends support to Sudan to end crisis
Reuters  |  Jul 19, 2024

It was the first public communication between the two leaders since their relations soured last year.

UAE and Ethiopia swap their currencies, interlink their payment platforms
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 17, 2024

The new agreement will see the two countries swap the currencies with a nominal value of up to AED 3 billion and ETB 46 billion.

UAE pledges $28M to bolster humanitarian efforts in Sudan, other countries
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 27, 2024

The agreement was formally made between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations High...

Sudan, UAE trade accusations in heated exchange at UN Security Council Meeting 
Amina Wako  |  Jun 19, 2024

The Sudanese representative to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, reiterated accusations against the United Arab Emirates for supporting the "Rapid...

UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza
Reuters  |  May 11, 2024

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan rebuked Netanyahu, saying Abu Dhabi denounced the Israeli leader's comments.

UAE offers Kenya Sh2 billion to aid flood victims
Barack Oduor  |  May 10, 2024

UAE Minister for State Sheikh Nahyan Al Nahyan also sent his sincere condolences and solidarity to the government and the families affected by the flo...

Kenya, UAE ink Sh67 billion mining, technology deals
Amina Wako  |  Apr 25, 2024

The signing of the investment memorandum and agreement follows last month's bilateral investment cooperation announcement aimed at fortifying the digi...

Sudan war: UAE denies supporting paramilitary RSF
Amina Wako  |  Apr 24, 2024

The UAE says it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and remains committed to a peaceful resolution.

UAE, Saudi Arabia competing interests in Horn of Africa
Amina Wako  |  Apr 10, 2024

Approximately Sh2.19 trillion has been spent on different African development projects

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