August 12, 2023
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia to Receive Funding From World Bank's Lending Arms
Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the World Bank Group after the closure of the transaction during a funding ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom's Workforce Increases By 675 After Ethiopia's Entry
The number of Safaricom staff increased by 675 in the full year ending March this year, a new report shows, coming on the back of Ethiopia's entry. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: How Commonwealth Champ Chebet Beat Bad Weather, Ethiopian Threat to Triumph in Sweden Diamond League
Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet admits she had to cope with the existential Ethiopian threat and bad weather on her way to victory at the Stockholm Diamond League… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Picks MTN Executive to Lead Ethiopian Unit
Wim Vanhelleputte will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC starting September 1. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa to Leave the Telco in July 2023
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia (STEP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anwar Soussa is set to leave the company next month. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki, Regional Peers Commit Joint Efforts to Secure the Mandera Triangle
Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have launched a joint borderlands project to promote peace and stability and strengthen cross-border cooperation among the three neighboring states. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Gets Licence to Offer M-Pesa Services
Safaricom Ethiopia has been granted a licence by the National Bank of Ethiopia, allowing the telco to expand its lucrative mobile money business to the untapped Horn of Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Pays Sh20.5 Billion for M-Pesa Licence in Ethiopia
Safaricom has paid a total of Sh20.5 billion ($150 million) to get a mobile financial services licence from the Ethiopian government. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Super Obiri Wades Off Ethiopian Challenge to Clinch Boston Marathon Title On Debut
Double world 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri showed her superb class, wading off pressure from two Ethiopian athletes to clinch the Boston Marathon title, her first ever victory over… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya Marks 127th Adwa Victory in Colourful Ceremony
Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya marked commemorated the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa on Saturday, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from various sectors. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: Moraa Runs New Indoor Personal Best As Ethiopian Girma Breaks Komen's 25-Year Old Record
Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa ran a new 800m indoor personal best as she finished second behind World and Olympic silver medalist Keeley Hodgkinson in the Lievin World… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Kenya: Kenyatta Joins Briefing On Ethiopia Peace Process
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday joined other African Union (AU) High Level - Panel members led by Former President of the Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, in a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Clamps Down On Social Media Amid Protests
Facebook, Telegram and TikTok has been restricted in Ethiopia amid protests over the split of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewhado Church. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Somalia: President Ruto in Somalia for Heads of States Security Summit
President William Ruto is in Somalia's Capital Mogadishu for a joint Heads of State and Government summit convened by his East African counterpart Hassan Mohamud as part of efforts… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Africa: Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit African Countries From January 9 to 16
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin, Egypt, the African Union Headquarters and the League of Arab States Headquarters upon invitation from… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Ethiopia: Retired Presidents Kenyatta, Obasanjo in Ethiopia to Evaluate Tigray Peace Deal
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta landed in Ethiopia on Thursday evening where he is expected to join other African Union (AU) negotiators to evaluate the Tigray peace deal. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Switches on Its Network in Five More Cities
Safaricom Ethiopia has switched on its network and services in Hawassa, Assela, Jigjiga, Sodo and Dilla cities in December, growing its network footprint across the country to 21… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Out to Use Great Ethiopia Run as a Springboard to Success
Tirunesh Dibaba, Selemon Barega and Yalemzerf Yehualaw are among many athletes who have become world beaters after winning the prestigious Great Ethiopian Run, that is what is… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commences Power Trade With Ethiopia
Kenya commenced importing electricity from Ethiopia yesterday, receiving 75 megawatts from the Wolayta-Sodo substation, the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority(EPRA) has… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Generates Sh98.3 Million in First Month
Safaricom Ethiopia generated a Sh98.3 million in first month of operation, coming just one month after it officially launched its telecommunication services in the horn of African… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Kenya: Ethiopian Govt, Tigray Officials in Nairobi to Discuss Disarmament Process
Ethiopian Government officials and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) officials are meeting in Nairobi to discuss the disarmament of TPLF forces in accordance with the peace… Read more »
Kenya: AU Lauds Kenya for Hosting Ethiopia and Tigray Officials on Peace Deal
The African Union (AU) has lauded Kenya for playing host to the Ethiopian government and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) officials to discuss the disarmament process. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Welcomes Peace Treaty Between Ethiopia Govt, Tigray Forces
President William Ruto has welcomed the signing of an agreement by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray Regional Government and promised… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan NGOs Welcome Ethiopia's Warring Sides Peace Agreement
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Council of Kenya has joined peace stakeholders at the African continental level in welcoming the momentous step taken in Pretoria, South… Read more »