Kibii Eliud

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Foreign Affairs Writer and Subeditor at The Star (Kenya)

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Feuding Israel and Iran tussle to have Kenya’s political support

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

Warring Iran and Israel are jostling for Kenya’s political support, with each side seeking Nairobi’s condemnation of the other’s actions. Iranian Ambassador Ali Gholampour has urged Kenya – as an international player – to condemn Israel’s “unprovoked and premeditated attack” in Tehran. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.
Blow to tea farmers as Iran envoy warns war with Israel to prolong talks on lifting exports ban

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

In SummaryIran is a key destination for Kenyan tea, with exports valued at Sh5.98 billion in 2023. This trade was disrupted by a ban following a Sh168 billion scandal involving the export of substandard tea. Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour addresses the media in Nairobi on June 23, 2025/ELIUD KIBIIThe escalating Israel-Iran war will further delay negotiations between Nairobi and Tehran to lift the ban on tea exports.
African states challenged to use research, partnerships to fill aid funding cuts

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

In SummaryResearchers and experts at the Africa Evidence Summit says the crisis brought about by the reduced foreign aid funds and budget cuts offer an opportunity to redesign new systems The Trump administration early this year terminated USAID, though which much of US foreign aid was being channeled.
Iran-Israel war portends tough economic implications for Kenya

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

The escalating Israel-Iran conflict portends higher fuel and commodity prices following the Houthis' declaration they are joining the war. Yemen's Houthis' announcement on Sunday followed US strikes on Iran on Saturday, threatening an escalation of the war into a wider regional conflict. The Houthis threatened to attack Red Sea shipping following the strike on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Wetang'ula contradicts Mudavadi on Kenya's position on Western Sahara

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

Ambassador Mohamed-Liman Ali Ami of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republicand Speaker Moses Wetang’ula at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi /HANDOUTThis is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed? Sign in
Will Gachagua be a blessing or curse for Matiang’i in 2027?

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case in the High Court could be a key determinant in the opposition line-up as it seeks to dislodge President William Ruto in 2027. While the opposition leadership is increasingly zeroing in on Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i, the outcome of the ruling will be a major determinant in how the opposition ticket will be decided.
Trump's top diplomat to visit Kenya as Ruto gravitates towards China

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

In SummaryThe trip comes at time the US and China are jostling for Kenya, a key anchor state in the region and the continent. Rubio was initially scheduled to visit Kenya — and Ethiopia — when Ruto departed for Beijing for a state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat is expected to visit Kenya amid growing concerns in Washington that President William Ruto is gravitating towards China.
Kiambu county's bid to elevate Thika town to city moves to Senate

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

Thika Town./FILEKiambu county’s bid to make Thika Town the sixth city received a major boost on Thursday after the county assembly unanimously approved a report to facilitate its conferment as an industrial smart city. The report by the planning and urban development committee, which was tabled by chairman and Murera ward MCA Moses Ngatha, will now proceed to the Senate for consideration, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said.
New breed of young activists goes all out to hold state to account

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

In SummarySince the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demos that were christened Gen Z protests, the clique has been active on the ground during demos as well as on online platforms, conducting education, creating awareness and mobilising. So intense has been the pushback against the government that talk of controlling social media keeps cropping up from different government quotas. A new breed of young and tech-savvy activists has emerged, consistently putting the government on its toes.
India in talks with CBK to introduce digital payment system that could rival M-Pesa

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Kibii Eliud

In SummaryOfficials of National Payments Corporation of India say discussions are underway with the Central Bank of Kenya to explore collaboration on how establish the systemThe talks revolve around building the platform and the digital infrastructure, after which the system will be tailor-made based on the country’s financial landscape. Kenya is seeking to adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in a move that would revolutionize the country’s digital payments space.