Tag: Diplomacy

Approved Kenya-EU Trade Deal Paves the Way for Enhanced Economic Partnerships

The National Assembly of Kenya has given the green light, approving the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. This trade deal secures access for Kenyan traders to the vast European market, valued at 13 trillion euros, under duty-free and quota-free terms. This comes shortly after a […]...

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Pioneering a Digital Renaissance.

Africa is on the cusp of a digital renaissance. The just-concluded Connected Africa Summit 2024 has underscored the continent’s remarkable strides in the digital transformation landscape, positionin...

21 Apr 2024

Kenya’s foreign policy: A balancing act between peace and mediation

Kenya’s foreign policy has long promoted peace rather than conflict with other countries, earning it a reputation as an impartial mediator among its peers. Kenya’s commitment to non-interference i...

1 Mar 2024

President Ruto’s visit to the US and its implications for STIP.

Before the United States Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), there was the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a multilateral agreement with African countries enacted in 2000. In...

26 Jan 2024

Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement sparks tensions over sovereignty, trade, and territorial disputes in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia’s agreement with breakaway region Somaliland, seeking port access in exchange for potential sovereignty recognition, could cause upheaval in the Horn of Africa. Somalia views it as an a...

26 Jan 2024

IGAD navigates turbulent geopolitics: Oil dispute, diplomatic tensions, and Sudan’s exit introduce uncertainties for the region

At first glance, the 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of the IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Development) Heads of State and Government held on 18th January 2023, appeared to be a productive meeting....

17 Nov 2023

Kenya and Romania forge a new era of collaboration: A pivotal moment in bilateral collaboration unveiled

Kenya and Romania have embarked on a new chapter of collaboration, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The recent meeting between President William Ruto and Romania’s P...

14 Nov 2023

State visit goodies: Kenya and Czech Republic solidify commitment to boost trade and investments

Celebrating a 30-year bilateral diplomatic relationship, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Kenya embarked on a promising era of corporate diplomacy, solidifying their commitment through the estab...

25 Sep 2023

Political Sentiment: One year into power: President Ruto is making friends abroad, but ‘hustlers’ at home groan under the cost of living burden

Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga...

3 Jul 2023