later today, kenya's president uhuru kenyatta will meet with president trump in washington.le security is on the agenda, trade will also be a key issue, with kenya one of africa's fastest growing major economies. trade was worth more than $1 billion between the two countries last year, and kenya has been working hard to expand economic ties abroad and also within africa. kenya's pushed for the adoption of the continental free trade area, which aims to try and create a single market for the whole african continent. so far, 44 countries have signed up to the initiative. but the biggest country taking an interest in the continent is china. it's by far the biggest investor in africa with more than $66 billion in foreign direct investment since 2005. to what extent does that play a part in this meeting today? let's get more on this story with the bbc‘s africa business editor, larry madowo, in nairobi. tell us about how important this meeting is for uhuru kenyatta, what does he hope to get out of eight? it's of great importance for president kenyatta because this is only the secon

president kenyatta says that fighting corruption is his priority.stions remain about how effective his efforts are? president uhuru kenyatta, welcome to hardtalk. you have had your meeting with donald trump. this is a president who describe some african countries as s—hole nations. he has also referred to large—scale killings of white farmers. is this a man you can do business with? let me put it this way. i think that what we need to do is to basically create a better understanding. of the situation. i have an opportunity to really do that today. i would not say he is a man who was unwilling to listen. and we exchanged a wide variety of issues and i think he has a much better understanding of africa and of kenya after our session and i think he is basically a person who wa nts to think he is basically a person who wants to do deals. he wants to see how we can partner. that is the way i would actually reach the issue. i would not look at it from past issues. i would look at it more from, well, i have a better understanding now, can we do business? a

president uhuru kenyatta, thank you very much indeed for coming on hardtalk.. thank you very much indeed. hello. wednesday starts with a bit of umbrella weather across some parts of the uk, but it should turn drier and sunnier for many of us as the day goes on. two weather systems to talk about early on. this one clipping parts of south—east england and east anglia, with either showers or some rain, could be some heavier bursts. and this one moving out of scotland and northern ireland, taking some increasingly light and patchy rain further south through england and wales. starting temperatures — double figures for england and wales, but something fresher for scotland and northern ireland. it is less humid behind this weather front, and there will be some sunshine around. a few showers pushing into north—west scotland, maybe the odd one to the west of northern ireland. rain clears east anglia and the south—east lunchtime at the very latest, and then our weakening weather front takes a few late—day showers towards this part of the world. sunny spells develop els

country could insist i mean what donald trump is hosting in kenya is who kenyatta at the white house the two expected to discuss trade and investment as well as strengthening security cooperation kenyatta is hoping to further boost exports to the u.s. . we have a tremendous relationship with kenya we have terrorism. a lot of trade getting bigger and bigger although. we're working on a major infrastructure project a massive roadway that will be record setting in many ways and we are going to conclude a lot of good things we have the president's representatives in the next room and we're going to be going in there and we're going to be making some great deals for both countries so thank you very much both of these if this is the film and this is . very very i want to thank you. all let's take a closer look at the trade and security ties between the two countries last year the u.s. was kenya's third largest export market while kenya is america's seventh biggest customer the kenyans want their u.s. bound exports to grow to more than a billion dollars within the next five years in twenty

wife there at the white house. >> margaret kenyatta is the wife of uhuru kenyatta. there you have the initial hello. the greetings and the exchanging of pleasantries and his wife mrs. margaret. the president of kenya meeting with president trump. first lady, melania trump is heading into the white house. we are told it will be a brief meeting and after that, they are expected to comment to take some questions. we'll take you back to the white house when that happens. call it pizza gate, 2.0. violent attacks against small businesses accusing them of being involved in democratic party affiliated child sex abuse rings. it felt like my heart was skipping beats. they said i had afib. what's afib? i knew that meant i was at a greater risk of stroke. i needed answers. my doctor and i chose xarelto® to help keep me protected from a stroke. once-daily xarelto®, a latest-generation blood thinner significantly lowers the risk of stroke in people with afib not caused by a heart valve problem. warfarin interferes with at least 6 of your body's natural blood-clotting factors. xar

we've had president kenyatta of kenya meeting president trumpjust kenyatta of kenya meeting presidentsterday in fact. what does africa have to offer the uk? there is a lot of hope that is resting with africa because it is a continent that is starting to come together where potentially there is quite a bit of growth. it also offers plenty of resources which is what china is interested in. i would say that again theresa may perhaps is sort of going along with the fad. if you look at china the first foreign visit of the current president, xijinping, was in fact china, and within the eu mr macron is one step ahead, he has already visited 11 countries so far. all right, thank you for coming in and sharing your expertise, and of course we will keep an eye on how theresa may gets on. we will let you know what she is up to. the united states and mexico have reached a new trade agreement after months of difficult negotiations. it's a major step in the discussions towards a new north america free trade agreement, or nafta. in the past few hours, it's been announced that canada will resume trade

stephanie a short meeting sarah what kenya is trying to do here what kenyatta is going to be trying tos figure out a way to get americans to buy more kenyan stuff at the root of it they're looking for ways to attract more foreign investment and increase their own exports especially to the u.s. and the kenyan media has been describing this meeting as a really historic chance for kenyatta to shore up relations with the world's biggest economy now what we have to remember is kenya is a member of the nonaligned group so this is an old term from back during the cold war but what it means is that kenya does not really have any particular allegiances to the u.s. or to any of the u.s. is adversaries such as for instance russia so they're really are just looking for the best investment they can get and for the u.s. it really is in the u.s. is best interest best economic interest especially to invest in growing economies fast growing economies like kenya and we also have to remember that kenya and the u.s. have joint military operations in somalia fighting against the terrorist group al-shabaab

and president kenyatta, you have just within africa?ithin africa? and president kenyatta, you have just come from the united states. you are hosting the united states. you are hosting the uk today and you will be going into china, how would you balance between your traditional partners and your future prospects? between your traditional partners and yourfuture prospects? my between your traditional partners and your future prospects? my second question will be kenya will be looking to become a part of the united nations security council and they will be looking to looking to britain, china and the united states to work key partners within the united nations. will you be seeking the united kingdom's support when you go for that vote in 2019? and prime minister may, will you be ensuring that you give kenya that all—important support when the time comes calling on your door? do you wa nt comes calling on your door? do you want to go first or shall i? i think starting with your last point which is the candidacy for the security council, yes

the white house kenyatta wants more access to u.s. markets for kenyan businesses topspin wanting to discuss security and china's significant investment in african countries it's the second time since he took office the transmetal leader from sub-saharan africa. uganda's high court has granted bail to all position leader bobi wine the thirty six year old musician turned politician was detained two weeks ago and charged with treason he's accused of inciting supporters to attack a convoy carrying president you're waiting was seventy has more from the capital kampala. freedom for bobby wine twelve days after his arrest blocked up by both the military and the police he accuses of. wine is charged with treason along with thirty two others after presidential werriwa seven years want to kate during their recent local election campaign what do you want to listen to during the course of the show well let us not many ugandan such as radio presenter james peterson have to watch developments. he dedicated an hour off show to bobby white and his mu

be looking for east african trade partners well actually the kenyan president kenyatta is off to washington he's got a meeting at the white house on monday and among trade and investment one topic high on the agenda will be the construction of a new highway spanning the country now an american company is eyeing the contract to build it but the project comes with a hefty price tag which has many kenyans all saying whether the development is really worth splashing so much cash. the proposed development is a six lane expressway that stretches. the capital nairobi the projected cost of three point eight billion dollars. american companies contract the promise as will give the economy that extra boost. however at that price some economists are not convinced. of my concern is really if i look at it if i look along the coast of africa east coast of africa. main advantage was really the fact that we would the route to see the gateway for seventy countries not ourselves for imports into the region and for exports out what's changed i'll tell you there's been some dramatic changes we have a new prime

turning now to kenya where president hu kenyatta has asked the young people in the country to make citizen arrests of those suspected of corruption not commuter told students at an event on sunday not to be afraid and take those arrested to police that he added the power is in your hands to end the vice in this country and event father and he said according to authorities that vice of corruption cost the country nearly six billion a year and the president himself declared corruption a national security threat in two thousand and fifteen but critics argue nothing much has come off that ok now let me you know one of the. projects there which has been sort of accuse of being a very corrupt project is a real be a project report now by our correspondent catherine bond. welcome to nairobi national park the only national park in the world that directly borders the city. if you're lucky you'll spot will debase giraffes and even there every loose of pride of lions. but looking at the land from the you notice a different kind of creature the standard gauge railway authorities say out of seven possib

and this new law, which has been signed by uhuru kenyatta that outlaws abuse on social media ostensiblyies — is that a damaging thing that has happened now? well, i believe in the spirit of it, i truly believe in the spirit of it, because people shouldn't be bullied in the spaces, in any space that they're in. however, i think that the law needs to be — or the bill needs to be more curtailed and it needs to be more specific so that it actually addresses the issues and doesn't kill all freedom of expression orfreedom of speech in the process. finally and briefly, wanuri kahiu, do you believe you really can change the narrative on africa to a wider audience? many africans still believe it is overwhelmingly a very negative picture that's put out there. absolutely. i wouldn't do it if i couldn't — if i didn't believe it. i believe that we are joyful and we are radically hopeful people and i challenge anybody who says otherwise and i will continue to do it through the work that i do and through the images that we create as afrobubblegum people. wanuri kahiu, thank you very much indeed for co

most striking was the fact president kenyatta pointed out quite tellingly at the beginning of their remarksaying kenya for 30 years. he said kenny had changed a lot since then, there are now countries around the world desperately seeking business in this fast—growing economy. he was put on the spot about brexit, asked if he thought it was a big opportunity. he did not, he said what he wanted from brexit was continuity, guarantees, which she got, that kenya's current tariff free access to the uk would continue. he did not think brexit would be detrimental and hope they could be deeper trade ties with britain in the future but the country is also looking at the usa, china, other european countries. he put the uk generally in its place as it talks about global britain. for her part, theresa may sounded strikingly upbeat, confident about the prospects of getting a deal. we're very committed to ensuring for kenya that that duty—free, quota—free access is maintained. so we have already started those discussions. we can't formally put into place future trade agreements, there is a legal issue abou

may has wrapped up her 3—day trade mission to africa after talks with kenya‘s prime minister uhuru kenyattarly energetic display at a school in south africa at the start of her trip. mrs may jokingly played down her chances of appearing on strictly come dancing after the initial outbreak of dancefloor diplomacy in cape town. that is a look at the prime minister‘s latest moves in africa. and we‘ll be taking an in—depth look at the papers with helen brand from the association of certified chartered accountants and pauljohnson from the guardian. that‘s coming up after the headlines at 11:30. now it‘s time for the weather with stav danoas.

now that deal comes on the day that president trump how talks with his kenyan counterpart who are kenyatta the white house it's the second time trump has met a leader from sub-saharan africa since taking office after nigerian president mohamed do book visit in april of the leaders discuss trade and investment as well as strengthening security cooperation. u.n. investigators say he admires top military generals should be investigated and prosecuted for genocide against their were hidden general state and the report describes the targeted killing of thousands of her head as the disintegration of a community mohammed jam jim has this report from caucasus bazaar and one of the. the un says military commanders in me and more should be prosecuted for genocide against the real hinge or following their recent fact finding mission on me and more three investigators presented their report in geneva on monday. included among the findings that me and mars armed forces also known as the top of my down took actions that in the words of the un investigators undoubtedly amount to the greatest crimes under

president donald trump has held talks with his kenyan counterpart in her kenyatta the white house is the second time trump has met a leader from sub-saharan africa since taking office that he just discussed trade in and investment as well as strengthening security cooperation. u.n. investigators say myanmar's top military generals should be investigated and prosecuted for genocide against the regime injure in rakhine state a new report describes the targeted killing of thousands of revenge or as the disintegration of a community it says the persecution of the muslim minority in myanmar has led to a system of institutionalized oppression from birth to death to me and more army started so-called clearance operations after several military posts were attacked in rakhine state last august the un says reports of up to ten thousand revenge or killed are a conservative estimate around seven hundred fifty thousand also fled to neighboring bangladesh witnesses detailed mass killings arson attacks and gang rapes one ringtone describes herself as lucky as she was only raped by three men several

president donald trump and kenya's leader have been talking about trade and security during your herd kenyatta his visit to the white house and as i once more access to u.s. markets for kenyan businesses trump's been wanting to discuss security and china's significant investment in african countries it's the second time since he took office the chums met a leader from sub-saharan africa. very good to excellent cooperation especially in our fight against terrorism because of the neighborhood women. face which are the united states have been very strong and solid partner but more importantly we're here to pursue and to strengthen trade and investment ties uganda's high court has granted bail to opposition leader bobby wine the thirty six year old musician turned politician was charged with treason ottery was detained two weeks ago is accused of inciting supporters to attack a convoy carrying president yoweri museveni catherine sawyer has more from the capital kampala. freedom for the wind twelve days after his arrest locked up by both the military and the police he accuses of torture wine is cha

most striking was the fact that president kenyatta whited out tellingly that this was the first timeto kenny in 30 yea rs minister had been to kenny in 30 years —— kenya. there are now countries around the world desperately seeking business in this fast—growing economy and he was put on the spot about brexit and asked if he thought it was a big opportunity and he didn't. he said he wanted continuity and guarantees from brexit, that he got, that the current tariff from kenya into the uk would continue and he did not think brexit would be detrimental and there could be deeper trade ties but the country is also looking at the usa, china, other european countries. he put the uk gently in its place as he talked about global britain. for her part, theresa may sounded upbeat and confident about the prospects of getting a deal. we're very committed to ensuring for kenya that that duty—free, quota—free access is maintained. so we have already started those discussions. we can't formally put into place future trade agreements, there is a legal issue about our relationship with the european uni

and first lady receiving the visiting president of kenya and the first lady of kenya, president kenyattaowing up at the white house. they have gone inside and will head over to the oval office. there will be another photo opportunity there. we'll have coverage of what the president has to say, including the president of kenya. then we'll see if the president answers any reporters' questions at that photo opportunity. there they are standing in front -- on the south lawn of the white house. we'll be right back. got directions to the nightclub here. and if you get lost, just hit me on the old horn. man: tom's my best friend, but ever since he bought a new house... tom: it's a $10 cover? oh, okay. didn't see that on the website. he's been acting more and more like his dad. come on, guys! jump in! the water's fine! tom pritchard. how we doin'? hi, there. tom pritchard. can we get a round of jalapeño poppers for me and the boys, please? i've been saving a lot of money with progressive lately, so... progressive can't protect you from becoming your parents. but we can protect your home and auto

on thursday, she will visit kenya for talks with president kenyatta.ech in cape town this morning she outlined her committment to the relationship between the uk and africa, built on shared prospertity and security. asa as a minister of a trading nation, i wa nt to as a minister of a trading nation, i want to see strong african economies that british businesses can do trade with in a free and fair fashion. whether creating new customers or opportunities for british investors, oui’ opportunities for british investors, our integrated global economy will mean it is good news for british people as well as african people. that is why i am delighted that we will today confirm plans to carry over the european union's economic partnership agreement with the southern african... once the eu's deal no longer applies to the uk. the prime minister also announced an ambitious commitment to uk investment in africa. let's go to westminster and get the thoughts of our political correspondent, susana mendonca. tell us more about the investment that theresa may has been

lady melania trump, who helped welcome president kenyatta and his wife to the is planning a solo triprica this fall. the continent of europe can no longer count solely on america said frenchecurity, president emmanuel macron. snarledations were during a deadly shooting in las vegas last year. a report today from the federal emergency management agency and local departments said first responders were overwhelmed by 911 calls and the number of victims. they said that, and false reports, led to confusion in the minutes after the attack. global news, 24 hours a day come twitter,d at tictoc on in over 120 countries. i'm mark crumpton. this is bloomberg. caroline: senate majority leader mitch mcconnell is still speaking in honor of the late senator john mccain. mccain was a global figure. among severalm countries making touching tributes. president trump made a statement moments ago promising to fly the flag at half staff until his interment. a rare show of unity. mccain had a very complicated legacy i a longtime stalwart -- legacy. republicanstalwart -- the trump wing of the party has sort

shouting questions] connell: president trump there meeting with the president of kenya, president kenyatta you can hear the questions being shouted. this tape play back from moments ago. second time the president trump was asked in the pool stray as it is called, reflections on life and deck over the weekend of senator john mccain. for the second time today president trump did not provide an answer. that is same earlier today when he talked about the trade deal with mexico. >>> more on all of this to come, speaking after trade deal with mexico, let's go to edward lawrence who is at the mexican embassy in in washington, d.c., where i believe they are about to have their own news conference, right, edward, to talk about the deal on the mexico side? what's happening? reporter: connell, they're getting ready to start the news conference here. a number of high-ranking folks including the mexican economy minister working on the nafta deal. the agreement reached is wide range of topics, textiles, medical device, communications technology. it will also cover concerns addressed with agriculture and

has wrapped up her three—day trade mission to africa after talks with kenya's prime minister uhuru kenyatta. shejoined in the dancing by copying the moves of local scouts — swinging her arms and also spinning around. and really getting into a little bit more african dancing. it is the second time during her three—day trip that she has performed. with a bit of dancing. and there she is. theresa may's dancing followed a similarly energetic display at a school in south africa at the start of her trip. mrs may has played down her chances of appearing on strictly come dancing. i'm not sure if anyone actually is inviting her onto the show. but there you are. lots of dancing by there you are. lots of dancing by the prime minister during her three—day trip to africa. now it's time for a look at the weather with stav danaos. hello there. over the last few days it has been pretty chilly for the time of year with rather cool nights. but as we ended this week and into the weekend, a start of metrological autumn, things are set to warm up all thanks to high pressure being in the right place. it is not g

president who kenyatta says those who approved these buildings illegally in the first place must also be held accountable so we're not just going to punish those who bitch because i know in many instances many of them are claiming they were given the public's with those permits and whatever they were given were given if they did but they were given by government offices so i want to assure you that we have going after all those who issued those funds so if you're in nairobi let us know what you think because some of the viewers that we spoke to earlier are firmly behind the demolitions but i fully support. the steps that the government has taken to bring down the constructor's in this and to put a very long time with the. loss of life due to these buildings that are standing on dented as a grounds. but as non know. that isn't for corruption i'm the best way to fight corruption i think he's to fight in unity. they are also the demolitions along the river. if the president will who cannot i please show we can the e.c.g.'s a boat ginned up full so i think a minute can receive a decent yo

when she meets with president kenyatta that is something on the top of his mind., thank you very much. thousands of people have been paying their last respects to the republican senator, john mccain, who died of brain cancer on saturday. his body is lying in state in phoenix in arizona. among those paying tribute was his wife, cindy. former presidents george w bush and barack obama are expected to speak at his funeral service in washington on saturday. researchers are suggesting that the daily commute could be treated as part of the working day, because so many people check their emails on the way to and from the office. ben's been looking into this. we all do it, well, we don't work 9-to-5. we have a journey to the office. the idea that it is expected that we are available because with so that we are available because with so many smart phones and tablets, the idea that we can send e—mails, deal with things at home, on the commute, businesses are used that, so some commute, businesses are used that, so some workers in the survey commissioned today looked at 5000