Kenya: Cable Cites Potential Local Link With U.S. Firm

A black water MD-530F Helicopter on-site of a car bomb explosion

Kevin J Kelley
2 December 2010

New York — The whistle- blowing website wikileaks Tuesday released a US diplomatic document, marked "confidential," that makes specific references to Kenya.

The mentions on Kenya are contained in a February 12, 2009, cable to the State Department from James Swan, the American ambassador to Djibouti, concerning a controversial US security firm's proposed anti-piracy activities in the Horn's waters.

Uganda: American Supermarket Giant Eyes Local Market

1 December 2010

Kampala — Uganda is likely to benefit from the acquisition of South Africa's Massmart Holdings by Wal-Mart Stores, the giant American supermarket chain.
Through the acquisition, Wal-Mart is expected to extend its experience in connecting farmers with the supermarket's global supply chain, boosting farmer incomes and help them improve the quality of their produce.