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An Egyptian Air Force F-16 fighter jet is displayed at the first Egypt International Airshow in September. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Report Ranks African Nations Investing in Air Power With Egypt Topping List, Nigeria Is 7th

Global UpfrontFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

An Egyptian Air Force F-16 fighter jet is displayed at the first Egypt International Airshow in September. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Kenya and Rwanda Appear Poised to Lead Africa’s Drone Revolution

Global UpfrontJan 11, 2025January 11, 20250

By ADF Kenya and Rwanda are emerging as Africa’s leading nations for developing drone technology as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasing role in

Nigeria: Kenyan National Defence College Delegation Visits FMAFS As FG Reassures On Food Security

Global UpfrontDec 15, 2024December 15, 20240

A delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), Kenya led by Major General Stephen Mutuku (rtd) has met with the Minister of State for Agriculture

Ruto, Gachugua, Night of Long Knives in Kenya

Global UpfrontOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

By Emman Ozoemena The events of the last few weeks from Nairobi, Kenya regarding the impeachment of the country’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachugua, the business

Kenya’s National Assembly Impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2024October 9, 20240

Kenya’s parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges including enriching himself and stirring ethnic hatred, the chamber’s speaker said, paving

Kenya: Protesters Turn Heat on Governors Over Alleged Corruption, Poor Service Delivery

Global UpfrontJul 19, 2024July 19, 20240

Kenya’s anti-government protesters are shifting their attention to sitting Governors as they launched the ‘Occupy Counties’ protest, demanding the resignation of several Governors they accused

The World Is Scrambling To Understand Kenya’s Historic Protests – This Is What Too Many Are Missing

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

By Nanjala Nyabola, The Guardian (UK) There is as yet no resolution after an unprecedented week in Kenyan politics. What began as protests against a

Kenya Protests A Warning On IMF Failures: The IMF Is Failing Countries – Why, And What Can Be Done About It

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

By Danny Bradlow The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is

Kenya’s Anger Runs Deep: Ruto Pulling The Finance Bill Is Unlikely To Satisfy Angry Young Protesters – Here’s Why

Global UpfrontJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

By Kathleen Klaus In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance

Kenya’s Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Anti-tax Protest Deaths: ‘The People Have Spoken’

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2024June 26, 20240

Kenya’s president on Wednesday withdrew planned tax rises, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and threatened more