East Africa

Somalia: Kenya Revokes Passports of Two Somali Officials Amid Jubaland Tensions

Kenya has revoked the passports of two senior Somali officials, including the Federal Government's second deputy prime minister and the deputy fisheries minister, sources close to Villa Somalia said on Wednesday, in a move that risks escalating bilateral strains amid a deepening political crisis in Somalia's southern Jubaland region.

Kenya: Ruto’s Diplomatic Shake-Up Stalls Envoy Postings

Several of President William Ruto’s diplomatic appointees, particularly deputy heads of mission and consuls general, have yet to assume their posts despite being vetted and approved by the National Assembly, exposing apparent coordination gaps between the State House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Kenya: Kagwe, Oparanya Back Digital Coffee Auction Plan

Kenya’s coffee sector is set for a major shake-up as the government moves to launch the country’s first global online coffee auction, opening the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to international buyers in a bid to eliminate cartels and raise farmer incomes.

Ruto Appoints John Cox Lorionokou as Political Parties Registrar

President William Ruto has named John Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) in a wide-ranging set of government appointments aimed at strengthening leadership across electoral, diplomatic, and human rights institutions.

Hon. Malabo Daud Hussein Leads Discussions at Djibouti Climate Outlook Workshop

The DRESS-EA project, in collaboration with the National Meteorology Agency of Djibouti, recently hosted a workshop to discuss the climate outlook for October, November, and December 2025. The event took place at the former Ministry of Agriculture premises and gathered a wide range of participants, including experts, researchers, public officials, civil society representatives, and Hon. Malabo Daud Hussein, State Minister of Youth and Sports of Djibouti.