Would China’s role in Kenya’s digitalisation process introduce data security vulnerabilities? Could critical government communications and legislative records be compromised if Chinese-built digital systems have backdoor access? kenyanforeignpolicy.com/chinas-renewed…

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has executed yet another abrupt diplomatic shake-up, dismissing Monica Achol Abel as the country’s ambassador to Kenya just four months after she presented her credentials to President William Ruto in Nairobi. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/salva-kiir-fir…

Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice, accusing Abu Dhabi of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting atrocities committed against the Masalit ethnic group in Sudan’s West Darfur region. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/sudan-takes-ua…

Applying Political Theories to Kenya’s Evolving Power Dynamics. The Handshake That Was Never Meant to Be. A leader who shifts domestically will likely do so geopolitically. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/rutos-strategi…

Angola’s presidency has announced plans to engage with M23 rebels to facilitate direct negotiations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government, aiming to advance peace efforts in eastern DRC. The decision follows a meeting between the Congolese & Angolan leaders

My take on #Kenya's president, William Samoei Ruto, PhD's governance approach evidenced by missteps and miscalculations in the complex universe of diplomacy. Ruto's Leadership: A Masterclass in Fumbling, Force, and Foreign Blunders Kenyan Foreign Policy kenyanforeignpolicy.com/rutos-leadersh…

BREAKING: Sudan’s military leadership has immediately banned imports from Kenya, including tea, citing Nairobi’s alleged support for the sanctioned RSF in setting up a parallel government.

FLIP-FLOP Ruto’s Leadership: A Masterclass in Fumbling, Force, and Foreign Blunders kenyanforeignpolicy.com/rutos-leadersh…

Kenya and Hungary have taken a significant step in strengthening their six-decade-long diplomatic relationship, signing key agreements in education, agriculture, and energy cooperation. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/kenya-and-hung…

Youssouf takes over at a time when Africa’s diplomatic landscape is fraught with crises, and expectations for the AU to assert itself in resolving conflicts, advancing economic integration, securing Africa’s voice in global affairs have never been higher. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/mahmoud-ali-yo…

Haddadi’s ascent was far from routine. She secured the position after a tightly contested race, edging out five other contenders from North Africa, including a Moroccan candidate. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/algerian-diplo…

The embargo comes at a cost—not just diplomatically but commercially. Kenya’s tea sector, a cornerstone of its agricultural exports, could face serious disruptions, as Sudan remains a key market for Kenyan tea in North Africa. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/sudan-bans-ken…

Kenya’s flirtation with BRICS membership­­—a move that was first floated in a meeting between Ruto and Li Xi, an official in China’s CCP—has exposed Nairobi’s delicate diplomatic balancing act between Western alliances and emerging multipolar realities. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/kenyas-brics-g…

Kenyan President Ruto’s ambition to cement Nairobi’s leadership in resolving the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis is facing turbulence, with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) quietly pushing back against Kenya’s assertive diplomacy. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/rutos-prematur…

The contradiction is glaring: while African leaders rally for self-reliance in peacebuilding, their initiatives often hinge on foreign funding, particularly from Western institutions. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/mudavadis-afri…

JUST IN: Finnish President Alexander Stubb is heading to East Africa for a state visit beginning in Nairobi, Kenya, and concluding in Tanzania. He is accompanied by a delegation of Finnish business leaders.

V8 Ambitions, Tuktuk Budget: Kenya’s Defence Needs a Reality Check kenyanforeignpolicy.com/v8-ambitions-t…

With the Rabat embassy now open and Nairobi openly praising Morocco’s position, the writing on the wall is unmistakable: Kenya has pivoted. kenyanforeignpolicy.com/kenya-backs-ra…