Democracy Kenya

Airbase MCA Fuad Hussein has vowed to protect investors from unscrupulous people who want to hinder their efforts to develop the country. Fuad accused swindlers posing as Nairobi County Government officials of colluding to rob the city's developers. He threatened to expose a more sophisticated system of con artists who have been demanding "protection fees" from members of the Somali community doing business in the country. His sentiments come after reports emerged that a ring of fraudsters in Nairobi conspired to extort him following his strong stance against corruption. In an intriguing twist, suspected fraudsters have threatened to blow up the internet by uploading a video where Fuad was reportedly captured intimidating a person who claims to work in the Nairobi county government.  The video insinuates that Fuad threatened the unidentified man with sexual assault. People with knowledge of the situation, however, have dismissed the claims as baseless, insisting that the ...

As different camps take sides in the war pitting Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja against deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, the unity of the Azimio la Umoja-allied MCAs is about to undergo a litmus test. In the aftermath of his spat with deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, Governor Sakaja will be pegging his hopes on the Azimio brigade to save his career.  The Kenya Kwanza Alliance, which sponsored him, is divided on his suitability to hold the volatile seat, with UDA politicians already expressing reservations about his future. The young first-term governor has become increasingly isolated by allies of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, which spells doom for his career. DP Gachagua slammed the governor two weeks ago for his intention to ban matatus from the CBD. Gachagua warned Sakaja he risked losing his seat in the next election if he did not rescind his directive.  According to the DP, Sakaja’s plan was bound to destroy the economy in the nation's capital. Gachagua also imp...

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Richard Ngatia believes that the opportunities provided by the government will allow the country to thrive economically. Ngatia cited a slew of initiatives launched by President William Ruto's administration to aid business growth in Kenya. “Government initiatives, including the Hustler Fund, will enable small businesses to stay afloat and sustain livelihoods,” Ngatia said.   In the coming year, he anticipates more opportunities to expand key manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and ICT sectors. “We foresee increased investor participation in Special Economic Zones and mega infrastructure projects through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)," he added.  Ngatia stated that KNCCI would seize the opportunities to create a favorable environment for entrepreneurs in the country. "As the African Continental Free Trade Agreement takes off, we are working closely with the government, financial institutions, and developme...