William Ruto

Politics & Policy

Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies — impeaching Rigathi Gachagua comes as no surprise

The removal of Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is part of a long history, dating back to independence, of fallouts between the president and his deputy
Two men in suits
EconomyPolitics & Policy

The roots of the economic turmoil that led Kenyan youth to take to the streets

Corruption, a perennial problem in Kenya, has become a major source of anger; young people, who see corruption everywhere, from the street to offices, feel that it has stolen their future
A large group of youths protesting against proposed tax increases in Nairobi, June 2025
Opinion

King Charles in Kenya: visit signals strong ties with Britain despite past tensions

King Charles visits Kenya this week, his first visit to a Commonwealth country since his coronation in September 2022
Charles, Prince of Wales, in 2012