November 25, 2025
East Africa: E-Commerce Set to Drive Regional Trade Growth As Comesa Pushes for Digital Integration
E-commerce is emerging as one of the fastest-growing engines of regional trade in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the COMESA Secretariat saying digital marketplaces will play a… Read more »
Kenya: TSC Announces Recruitment of Over 9,000
The Teachers Service Commission has announced plans to fill 9,159 new permanent teaching positions in primary and secondary schools nationwide. Read more »
Kenya: Gavi and Unicef Announce Equitable Pricing Deal for Malaria Vaccine to Protect 7 Million More Children By End of Decade
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF today announced a new agreement that will make the R21/Matrix-MTM malaria vaccines significantly more accessible and affordable, paving the… Read more »
Kenya: Why Embedded Finance Is the Missing Link for Kenyan Marketplaces
In Kenya's rapidly evolving digital economy, the rise of online marketplaces has reshaped how businesses and consumers interact. From e-commerce platforms like Jumia and Kilimall… Read more »
Tanzania: US Senator Shaheen Calls for an Independent Probe Into Tanzania's 'Disturbing' Post-Election Crackdown After CNN Exposé
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen has called for an independent international investigation into Tanzania's post-election crackdown, following a… Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenyan Firms Shortlisted for the 2025 NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator Demo Day
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 25 - Two Kenyan companies are among ten firms shortlisted for the 2025 NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator startup companies from five African… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Silent As Kenyan Driver Attacked in Dubai
A chilling video that went viral on Monday has left Kenyans angry and demanding answers and pointing fingers at the government. Read more »
Kenya: Raila's Youngest Sister Beryl Achieng Is Dead
The Odinga family is mourning the death of Beryl Achieng Odinga, the youngest sibling in the prominent political family, who passed away while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi… Read more »
November 24, 2025
Kenya: Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA Join Forces to Provide Financial Support for Sports Infrastructure in Developing Nations
Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Read more »
Kenya: Lands Court Halts Eviction of Makongeni Residents and Planned Demolition of Estate.
The Environment and Land Court has temporarily suspended the planned eviction of residents of Makongeni Estate and halting any demolition of homes. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Gains New Market Access As Malaysia Drops Tariffs On Farm Exports
Kenya secured a major trade victory after Malaysia agreed to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural imports, opening a new frontier for Kenyan farmers and setting the stage for… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Invited to Buy Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company Shares As Ruto Pushes Regional Integration
Kenya has formally invited Uganda to acquire a significant stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in what President William Ruto described as a historic step toward shared… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Rolls Out Automated Meter Reading System to Curb Billing Errors
Kenya Power has begun rolling out an automated meter-reading system aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of its monthly billing processes. Read more »
Kenya: DPP, KQ Ink Anti-Trafficking Pact After Kenya Seizes 3.2 Tonnes of Narcotics in 2024/25 Period
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga says Kenya has recorded significant narcotics seizures reporting that more than 3.2 tonnes of drugs were intercepted nationwide… Read more »
Kenya: Teargas, Chaos Rock Gachagua Final Submission Rally in Narok As Police Disperse Crowd
A campaign rally led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua descended into chaos after police fired teargas moments before his candidate Douglas Makonde… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Jets Out to Angola for High-Level AU-EU and Reform Summits
President William Ruto has departed the country for Luanda, Angola, where he is scheduled to attend two major continental and international engagements the 7th African… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers Citing Interference By IEBC Vice Chairperson
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the immediate removal and replacement of all presiding officers appointed for Thursday's Magarini… Read more »
Kenya: Third Suspect Charged in Sh100mn International Fraud, Money-Laundering Case
A third suspect linked to an alleged cross-border fraud and money-laundering scheme involving more than USD 800,000 (Sh103 million) has been charged at the Kahawa Law Courts,… Read more »
South Sudan/Kenya: Junior Stars Storm to Afcon Qualifiers Semis After Dimming Bright Stars of South Sudan
Derrick Khatete and Trevor Nasasiro scored on either side of the game as the national under 17 team beat South Sudan 2-0 at the Cecafa Regional qualifiers in Addis Ababa on Monday… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall's Sh118b Pending Bills Burden Drops By Sh32b, Sakaja Tells Senators
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that his administration inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, including Sh16 billion left behind by the defunct Nairobi… Read more »
Kenya: 'You Have Failed Kenya' - Salasya to Ruto
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a sharp attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of derailing national development and paralysing county governments by failing to… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows Firm Action to Block Violence in Mbeere North By-Election
The government has heightened security ahead of Thursday's Mbeere North by-election to prevent any attempts to disrupt the polls, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. Read more »
Kenya: CMA Deepens Governance Probe At Uchumi After Investor Complaint
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an expanded investigation into Uchumi Supermarkets' governance and regulatory compliance, signalling heightened scrutiny of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kipsang, Jebet Continue Hot Streak in World Cross Country Tour
Kenya's Matthew Kipsang cruised to victory at yesterday's Atapuerca International Cross Country Tour in Spain to continue his latest winning run Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Gospel Sensation Eunice Lema Shares Long-Awaited Sixteenth Studio Album 'Wambumya Vaasa'
Fresh from performing at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Ukambani , Eunice Lema has inked a deal with Universal Music Group East Africa and shared her first project under the… Read more »
