Evaluating the Challenges in Implementing the EAC Common Market Protocol for Effective Regional Integration
The East African Community (EAC) has long aspired to establish a robust Common Market as a critical pillar in its […]
The Mashariki Today
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Revitalizing Pan-Africanism for Sustainable Peace and Development within COMESA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), officially launched in January 2021, marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward
Trump II Administration and Kenya-US Relations: Issues, Expectations and Impact
Donald Trump finally emerged the winner of the US 2024 presidential elections and will be sworn in on 20th January,
Challenges to Democracy? The Stakes of the 2025 Elections in Burundi
As the 2025 Burundi elections approach, the country’s political landscape remains fraught with challenges that threaten the core principles of
The Prospects for Reforming the United Nations
The United Nations Organization, the UN, is in 2024 older than 90% of the 8 billion people on earth. Almost
60 Years of Kenya-China Diplomacy: A Commentary on Evolving Relations
Since the Cold War (1947-1991), the diplomatic relations between China and Kenya, established in 1963—the year Kenya gained independence—have undergone
The Future Of Kenya’s Environmental Diplomacy
The 2014 Kenya’s Foreign Policy document laid a strong foundation and clearer framework for her international diplomatic engagements. The document
Constitutional Reform to Address Electoral Delays in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan opted to delay elections due in December 2024 until 2026.[1] This, underlines deep-seated political problems
The 2024 US Elections: Implications For Kenya
On 5th November, 2024, Americans will go to the polls to elect a new president and members of Congress. The
Addressing Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa
For nearly two decades, the Horn of Africa—encompassing Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti—has faced severe food insecurity. This persistent crisis
Enhancing Good Governance and Transparency in East Africa to Maximize FOCAC Benefits
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), established in 2000, is a platform designed to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and developmental ties
Egypt’s Security Pact with Somalia and Its Regional Implications in the Horn of Africa
In August 2024, Egypt and Somalia signed a security pact[1], introducing significant changes to the Horn of Africa’s geopolitical landscape.