August 01
Kenya: Does President Ruto Have the Means to Appease Kenya's Protestors?
Efforts to co-opt opposition and externalize blame are familiar tools in Kenyan politics, but may be ill-equipped to address the demands of a new youth protest phenomenon and the… Read more »
July 30
Africa: Fragile Economies Are Trying to Enhance Their Financial Resilience. Markets Are Happy, Citizens Less So
Plans for ambitious reform in Egypt, Turkey and Argentina could fold in the face of public unrest. A second Trump term may change how the IMF and World Bank respond. Read more »
May 22
Kenya: Ruto's State Visit Spotlights Kenya's Centrality to Africa-U.S. Relations
President Joe Biden's choice of Kenya for a first African state visit in more than 15 years is no coincidence, but both countries must be clear on what is driving this increasing… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Kenya: Royal Visit to Kenya Will Shift Tone Not Substance of UK Partnership
Mutual interest keeps Kenya-UK ties vibrant, but painful colonial history and Kenya's assertive global agency leave no room for complacency in the state visit. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Country's Debt Struggles Go Far Deeper Than Chinese Loans
Alleged cyberattacks spotlight China's role in Kenya's debt problems, but must not be allowed to overshadow the country's broader failings in its financing. Read more »