Kenya: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the Coolest President Ever?

On August 5 President Uhuru Kenyatta flew to Jamaica for a historic state visit where he also graced that country's 57th Independence Day celebrations in Kingston, as a special… Read more »

Kenya: 'Jesus of Kiserian' Slams Deportation Claims

After a week of news reports and videos about a man who allegedly claimed to be Jesus dancing and preaching in the streets of Kiserian, Kajiado County - setting social media… Read more »

Kenya: White Dancing Jesus's Real Identity Revealed

With Christians awaiting the return of Jesus Christ for a long time, some Kenyans thought a white Jesus had landed in Kiseria. Read more »

Africa: In Case You Missed it, Jesus Christ Visited Kenya This Weekend!

In case you missed it, Jesus Christ visited the continent this weekend! And there's video to prove it. Read more »

Africa: How A Sustainability Strategy Could Save The World

Over nine billion tons of plastic waste has been generated in the last five decades with less than 10% recycled globally. The rest pollutes the environment, adversely affecting our… Read more »

Africa: African Takes Toronto Raptors to Historic NBA Victory

The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on… Read more »

Kenya: State House Intruder Incident Sparks Mental Health Debate

Although the Kenyan police are still investigating the motive behind the incident in which a man was shot and injured after he jumped over the State House fence, detectives are… Read more »

Kenya: Legalizing Gay Sex is Just the Right Thing to Do

In the run-up to the expected judgement challenging section 162 and 165 of the Penal Code of Kenya that outlaws same-sex relationships, I am reminded of the Zulu South Africans who… Read more »

East Africa: Marine-Based 'Blue Economies' Offer Massive Potential

Developing ocean-based resources in areas such as fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, transport and ports, mining and energy, could generate U.S. $20.8 billion a year for the… Read more »

Kenya: Netflix's Swahili Subtitles Has Kenyans Giggling

One thing I have learnt is never try to make Kenyans on Twitter mad, or else they will tear you to shreds. Read more »

Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan

Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »

Kenya: Woman's Birth Nightmare Unites Kenyans on Twitter

Kenyans have taken to Twitter to share stories of their experiences in maternal wards under the hashtag #MaternalNegligenceKE and MaternalNegligence after one vlogger who goes by… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Nairobi Crashes

An Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa crashed en route on Sunday morning, leaving no survivors, the airline has announced. Read more »

Africa: Exciting Breakthrough for TB Prevention Announced by Pan-African Health Organization

Ten million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2017. The World Health Organization calls it "the world's deadliest curable disease". Read more »

Kenya: UK Photographer Captures Pictures of Elusive Black Leopard

A wildlife photographer from the United Kingdom has captured images of a black leopard in Kenya. Read more »

Africa: Here's What Africans Searched For On Google In 2018

It's been a long 12 months, and before we kick 2018 to the curb, we're looking back at all the trends and topics that you, dear Africans, have been searching for. Read more »

Africa: Foreign Investment Key to Prosperity - U.S. Diplomat Nagy

The American administration's top diplomat for African affairs, Assistant Secretary of State Tibor P Nagy, Jr, will soon make his first trip to the continent since his appointment.… Read more »

Kenya: Family of Githurai Girl Who Sang Alicia Keys's Song Get Death Threats

The family of the 13-year-old Githurai girl, Gracious Amani, who went viral on social media with her powerful voice after singing a rendition of Alicia Key's hit song, Girl on… Read more »

Kenya: Outrage at Amina Mohamed's Ban on School Visiting Days

Kenyan exams have in the past been marred with rampant cheating. Teachers, learners and security guards have ended in court for their participation in these notorious acts. Read more »

Africa: 'It's a Big World, Everyone Shits, and Everyone Needs a Toilet'

What is a compost toilet and how does it relate to Africa? That was the focus of my month-long trek through Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya in March 2018. Since I'm considered a… Read more »

Africa: On Africa Day - Who Has Taken Up the Mantle of Pan-Africanism?

Pan-Africanism – the liberation of Africans through regional cohesion and solidarity – has played a crucial role in shaping the continent's development. Read more »

Kenya: TEDx Goes to Kakuma Refugee Camp to Tell of Resilience, Contribution and Creativity

On June 9, Kakuma Refugee Camp will host the first-ever TEDx event at a refugee camp. Read more »

Africa: What's Behind U.S. Secretary Pompeo's Calls to African Leaders?

Less then a month after taking office as U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo spoke by telephone last week to four African leaders. Announced on Twitter by State Department… Read more »

Kenya: What Will Kenyatta Deliver for His 5th State of the Nation?

President Uhuru Kenyatta will be delivering his first State of the Nation Address after his re-election in the highly contested and controversial 2017 general election that ended… Read more »

Kenya: Brave Cop Directs Traffic 'Knee-Deep' in Floodwater

Pictures of a policeman standing on the edge of a submerged bridge helping traffic to flow again at Sultan Hamud have sparked a fountain of praise. Read more »