February 01
Kenya: Kenya and South Africa Strengthen Trade Ties Under AfCFTA Framework
Kenya and South Africa on Thursday intensified their efforts to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) framework. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Bayer Named 2024 Employer of Choice in Kenya, South Africa
German pharmaceutical firm Bayer East Africa has been named 2024 Top Employer in both Kenya and South Africa for demonstrating exceptional Human Resource practices. Read more »
January 03
Kenya: Kenya Emerges as South Africa's Top Tourism Source in Africa
Kenya has emerged as the focal point of South Africa's tourism success story, as Statistics South Africa released official international arrival figures for January to November… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: KQ Eyes South America With a Codeshare Deal With South African Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from South Africa to South America. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Kenya: Mwale Announces Plans for 3 Additional Smart Cities in Africa
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is finalizing the shipment of new construction equipment for new smart cities in Congo, Botswana and Sierra Leone that will begin in… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Southern Africa: EAC, SADC Chiefs of Defence Forces to Discuss the Next Steps for the Nairobi Process On DRC
The Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) States have been mandated to discuss the next steps for the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Welcomes Fair Criticism That Doesn't Undermine Democracy, PS Sing'oei Says
Foreign Affair Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei now says Kenya is open to fair criticism from leaders of other countries as long as they do not undermine cordial relations. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: 'South Africa is Worse Off' - DP Gachagua Tells Malema as He Decries 'Meddling'
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) leader Julius Malema for "meddling in Kenya's internal affairs". Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya: Malema Criticises Ruto For Failing to Deliver Campaign Promises
Julius Malema, the outspoken leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has criticised Kenyan President William Ruto for failing to deliver on his campaign promises… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Julius Malema Due in Kenya on November 9 for Pan African Institute Inauguration
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighter party leader Julius Malema is due in Kenya on Thursday for the Pan African Institute inauguration at Lukenya University, Makueni. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Simbas Tear Apart Zambia in Muddy Victoria Cup Opener in Kampala
The national men's rugby 15s team began their Victoria Cup campaign on a no-nonsense note with a 36-12 win over Zambia at the Kyadondo Grounds in Kampala on Wednesday evening. Read more »
October 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Angola Sign 11 Bilateral Agreements to Enhance Relations and Cooperation
Kenya and Angola have inked 11 critical bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening their relations, boosting investments, and promoting trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Waives Visa Requirement for Angolan Travelers
Travelers journeying from Angola to Kenya will no longer be obligated to obtain visas for entry into Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Angolan President João Lourenço Receives 21-Gun Salute in Nairobi
President João Lourenço of Angola was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at State House in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Angola: Kenya, Angola to Resume Direct Flights to Spur Trade
Kenya and Angola will push for the resumption of direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda as part of their efforts to spur bilateral trade. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Extradition Treaty With UAE, Mozambique
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the signing of Extradition Agreements between Kenya and the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Mozambique. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Olympics-Bound Shujaa Bring JKIA to Life As They Jet Back From Harare
Activities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminal 1A arrivals area almost came to a standstill Monday night as national sevens team Shujaa were treated to a… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Kenya: Zambians 'Slightly' Sorrowful After Loss to Kenya in 9-Goal Polo Tourney
Zambia polo team captain Niels Bojsen admits a tinge of pain after a narrow 3-2 loss to Kenya in their 9-Goal Polo Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Shujaa Stun South Africa to Win Africa Sevens and Qualify for 2024 Olympics
Shujaa stunned South Africa's Blitzbokke 17-12 in Zimbabwe on Sunday evening to clinch the Africa Sevens title, and claim Africa's sole ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Kenya: Lionesses Line Up Two Debutants as They Play South Africa in Friendly
Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja has handed first team debuts to the Mwamba RFC duo of Faith Livoi and Diana Omosso as he named his squad for Saturday's test match against… Read more »
East Africa: UN Women Calls for Equal Pay Between Women and Men
UN Women is advocating for equal pay for men and women to bridge the gender pay gap in the East and Southern Africa region by 2030. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Signs 3 MOUs With South Africa, Sweden and Hong Kong to Boost Trade Ties
Kenya yesterday inked three deals with South African, Hong Kong, and Swedish firms to boost economic ties between the countries. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi to Represent Ruto at Mnangagwa's Swearing in Harare
Prime Cabinet Secretary will leave the country on Sunday for a 2-day visit to Zimbabwe where he represent President William Ruto at the second-term inauguration of President… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe to Lock Out Envoys Whose Presidents Skip Mnangagwa's Swearing-In
Zimbabwe has limited admission of foreign envoys attending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inauguration to those accompanying their respective Heads of State. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Kenya: Defence PS Calls for Strengthening of Cooperation Agreement Between Kenya, South Africa
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has underscored the need to strengthen the already existing bilateral ties between Kenya and South Africa through a robust Defence… Read more »