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Why Khartoum failed in its bid to join EAC - East African
South Sudan, sources said, could also fail the institutions test when its application comes up for discussion next year. “Geographical proximity is not a guarantee of automatic entry into the EAC,” said David Nalo, Permanent Secretary at Kenya's EAC ...
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The US government expert who did not want to be identified emphasises that “Kenya is perfectly capable of acting on its own.” Members of the Al Shabaab Islamist rebel group in Mogadishu . Picture : File .
Kenya produce exports hit by EU pesticide rules - East African
According to an industry insider who asked not to be named, Kenya is supporting the UK growers' petition for a review, albeit behind the scenes. “We cannot openly campaign against an EU market directive, but will give moral support to UK growers ...
$740m fighter jets scam sneaks under the radar - East African
... we spent $740 million on jets that can't fly or that the money was used to bribe voters, Museveni has parliament's resolution to fall back on,” said a member of the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee of Parliament who asked not to be named. ...
CBK on the spot as shilling falls to lowest level in two decades - East African
... was a higher priority than was keeping inflation low. “We have to choose between allowing the exchange rate to continue depreciating or an increase in interest rates. Something will have to give,” said an MPC member, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Helios, Vitol to buy Shell's Africa fuel station - East African
“This will be the largest deal outside of South Africa,” said a person close to the negotiation. “The deal has not yet closed, but is very near that stage. ...
After 3 years, Gaddafi, Museveni kiss and make up - East African
Speaking off the record, diplomatic sources said it has not been easy to reconcile the two men, known for their strong wills, but finally, pragmatism has ...
The referendum outcome to affect Kenya's economy - East African
But an economist with the IMF, who also requested anonymity, said, “Our economy is highly correlated to confidence and 2008 and 2009 found confidence at ...
EAC-EU trade talks hit a snag - East African
... the EPA negotiations, meaning we have to wait longer,” a member of the team who requested anonymity said, adding “we are back to the drawing board. ...
Could visits be a move to check China's rising influence? - East African
This is exactly what is happening today,” a source close to the Fund said. In recent years, China has identified the African continent as an area of ...