Explainer: What next after Ruto-Raila stalemate

With the declaration of Deputy President William Ruto as the President-elect, focus now shifts to the Supreme Court.

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Kenya election: Officials assure country of security

Joseph Kinyua.

Despite chaotic scenes at Bomas and a few isolated incidents of violence, the country remained relatively calm.

Burundi deploys troops to DR Congo

Burundi soldiers.

It is the first to deploy troops as part the recent decision by the EAC for a joint mission against rebels.

Samia in Kinshasa for SADC summit

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi.

DR Congo is set to take over chairmanship of the regional bloc for the 2022-23 financial year.

Raila's coalition rejects presidential results

Martha Karua, Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka.

William Ruto was named President-elect on August 15 after garnering 50.45 percent of the votes cast.

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    US policy to tackle climate change, boost investments

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

    Blinken says Africans must choose their partners well as the US competes for influence on the continent with Russia and China.

    Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International director.

    Rights violations reported in Angola ahead of polls

    Amnesty International says there have been unlawful killings and arbitrary arrests in the lead......

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    Blinken attaches security, rights to conditions for trade with Africa
    History as first African-America Marine general heads AfriCom
    80 children die in Zimbabwe measles outbreak
    Kenya election: Lowest turnout in 15 years as youth stay away
    Somaliland says violent protests were 'foreign induced'

    Business

    Shelter Afrique names new CEO

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    New CEO Thierno-Habib Hann is set to succeed Andrew Chimphondah who left in February.

    Factory.

    Traders fear Kenyan goods could face stiff competition in AfCFTA

    They say high cost of production may hurt their competitiveness....

    Rwanda stockmarket eyes connection to regional bourses
    Rwanda, Tanzania bourses ranked among Africa’s top six
    Tanesco in joint venture with UAE’s Masdar
    Uganda increases key rate for third time in a row
    Rich Kenyans 'saved $17m daily before election'
    Uganda scraps tax on imported rice from Tanzania

    Videos

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    IEBC status report - Wednesday

    Somalia renews push to join EAC
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    Somalia renews push to join EAC

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    Tanzania tests electric train on new SGR
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    Tanzania tests electric train on new SGR

    Opinion

    OBBO: The rule of law makes election disputes less scary

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    The nullification of the presidential election in 2017 made foreigners feel safer in Kenya.

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    EDITORIAL: With this peaceful, transparent poll Kenya hands the region rare legacy
    EYAKUZE: I’d recommend Kenya’s voting system — with adjustments
    NGUGI: IEBC managed polls well despite ballot mix-ups, kit hitches

    Magazine

    Kenyans are reading, who is writing?

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    There may be a big book and literary revival taking place in Kenya, even if some of the works being released are not of the highest standards.

    Passengers wait to check in at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria.

    Why inter-city flying in the region is costly and tiring

    East Africa airlines don’t code-share, thus frustrating to travellers who fail to get direct......

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    Pan African museum takes shape in Accra
    Emezi’s take on romance and loss pushes boundaries
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    Gakunju: A life shaped by Mau Mau uprising
    Henrietta Mwangola: Blazing the lodge trail

    Science & Health

    80 children die in Zimbabwe measles outbreak

    A child gets vaccinated.

    Members of indigenous churches that resist vaccination are the hardest-hit.

    Measles vaccine.

    Zimbabwe measles deaths hit 157

    The country had reported 80 deaths at the weekend. Cases of the disease have also risen from......

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    One man mission to save Kenya's freshwater fish
    Sudan reports its first monkeypox case 
    WHO donates 2,400 monkeypox test kits to Uganda
    WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox
    Rise in viagra sales sows worries for Puntland MPs

    Sports

    EA sweeps Commonwealth marathon

    Commonwealth Games

    Kiplangat's exploits made him the first Ugandan to win the Commonwealth Games gold in the marathon.

    Lewis Hamilton.

    The Hamilton effect on F1 following in East Africa

    Kenyan fans of the sport are so passionate that they save up to travel to watch the Formula One......

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    Tales of tragedy, defiance and hope from two continents
    Safari Rally rich part of Uhuru legacy
    Egypt suffer shock AFCON loss to Ethiopia
    Kenya's President Kenyatta lifts Fifa World Cup trophy
    Kenyan Olympic champions join global anti-malaria campaign

    KUSI IDEAS

    OBONYO: Youth and creative sector banking on integration

    Tanzanian Bongo Flava artiste Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz, performs in Kenya.

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    African Continental Free Trade Area.

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