Uhuru Kenyatta

Necessity Of Strategic Foresight Among Africa's Leaders

Necessity Of Strategic Foresight Among Africa’s Leaders

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of strategic leadership in Africa is paramount. The continent faces numerous challenges – poverty, inequality, corruption, and conflict, to name a few. These issues, combined with Africa’s burgeoning youthful population and the need to compete globally, call for an innovative, strategic approach to leadership.

At the heart of strategic leadership is the ability to envision a future that is different from the present, a future where Africa’s challenges are addressed head-on, creating a thriving continent with equal opportunities for all. African leaders must articulate this vision clearly and convincingly, mapping out a …

Kenyatta Criticises Judges For Blocking Constitutional Reform

Kenyatta Criticises Judges For Blocking Constitutional Reform

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday took aim at the judiciary after a recent ruling scuppered his plan to change the constitution ahead of next year’s general elections.

In a speech celebrating Madaraka Day, marking the country’s attainment of self-rule in 1963, Kenyatta singled out several court decisions that have put him at loggerheads with judges.

In 2017, the Supreme Court made a historic ruling cancelling his victory in a presidential election over widespread irregularities. He won a further term in a re-run which was boycotted by the opposition.

Then in May, a High Court ruled his reforms known as the …

Deputy President William Ruto

Kenya: Hardliners In Fresh Scheme To Oust William Ruto

Politicians allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga are plotting to table a motion for the impeachment of Deputy President William Ruto, whom they accuse of disrespect and disloyalty to the President.

The plot is expected to gain momentum next week when the politicians retreat to a hotel in Nanyuki for a pro-Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) meeting.

They will meet on the same day when Mr Ruto and his allied Tangatanga politicians converge in Nakuru for a parallel BBI rally.

On paper, the Nanyuki meeting is being sold as just another round of consultations …