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President Suluhu's diplomatic outreach to East African leaders signals growing concern over potential instability in Tanzania, a key Kenyan trading partner, as the nation awaits contentious presidential election results.
Tanzania's election results are due Saturday after a vote marred by an opposition boycott and deadly clashes that have now spilled over to the Kenyan border, raising urgent concerns for regional trade and stability.
An unprecedented surge in air traffic stretched Kisumu International Airport to its limits as thousands travelled for Raila Odinga's final journey, sparking a temporary economic boom and testing regional infrastructure.
The rising off-label use of the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss, costing up to KSh 100,000 monthly, has triggered urgent public health alerts from Kenyan authorities over serious risks and counterfeit products.
As India, a key economic partner, drops to 85th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Kenya maintains its regional lead at 69th, a position that directly impacts bilateral trade, tourism, and diplomatic leverage for Kenyans.
The suspension severs a key East African travel artery, raising urgent questions for Kenyan trade and regional stability as reports emerge of significant casualties and political turmoil in the neighbouring state.
The decision, following high-level US-China talks, offers relief to global supply chains but highlights the volatility impacting Kenyan car prices, electronics availability, and the nation's budding tech manufacturing ambitions.
