Kenya has declined to take up the remaining KSh129.2 billion (USD 1 billion) from a loan facility extended by the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant shift in the country’s borrowing strategy as it seeks more affordable financing options. The National Treasury said the government had already drawn KSh64.6 billion (USD 500 million) from the…
President William Ruto and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi focused on strengthening trade ties and addressing regional security challenges, underscoring a deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. The meeting took place during President Ruto working visit to the Gulf nation, where both leaders…
Kenya has formally aligned with the United Arab Emirates following a wave of Iranian attacks on critical Gulf infrastructure, warning that the strikes endanger civilian populations and risk destabilizing global economic and environmental systems. The diplomatic endorsement came during a high-level telephone call between Emirati Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Balalaa and Kenya Foreign…
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are increasingly competing for influence across Africa, where strategic investments, political alignments and economic ambitions are reshaping the continent’s future. While both Gulf nations publicly emphasize cooperation, their diverging approaches in Africa reveal a deeper rivalry defined by infrastructure expansion, financial commitments and geopolitical positioning. Africa’s rising global…
