Kenyan politician and cabinet secretary managing interior affairs
China announced a zero-tariff policy on exports from 53 African countries, including Kenya, to boost trade and economic ties. The move was highlighted during a ceremony at Nairobi's SGR Terminus, with officials emphasizing increased market access and export growth. The policy aims to diversify trade and support economic development.
The Constitutional Court has revived the Phala Phala impeachment report, prompting President Ramaphosa to seek an urgent high court order to pause Parliament’s impeachment committee. The move follows a May ruling that transformed the report’s legal status and could trigger a process threatening Ramaphosa’s presidency.
A Nigerian court ruling has sparked controversy as the Court of Appeal directs a Federal High Court to stay proceedings, while a separate high court ruling deregisters a major opposition party, widening the electoral contest ahead of the 2027 elections. Stakeholders warn of growing concerns about judicial independence and political space.