East Africa: Kenya's Ruto Faces Challenges As New EAC Chair Amid Regional Tensions

Kenyan President William Ruto faces significant challenges as he assumes the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC), taking the reins amid rising tensions in the Horn of… Read more »

Nigeria: JBS $2.5 Billion Nigeria Plan Raises Factory Farming, Climate Concerns

JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria to build six production facilities, raising alarm among environmental and animal welfare… Read more »

Africa: Global Coffee Prices Hit 27-Year High, Boosting East Africa

Global coffee prices surged to their highest levels since 1997, with Arabica futures on the New York exchange climbing three this week. Read more »

East Africa: East Africa to Benefit As SeaLead Revamps Asia-India Trade Route

SeaLead, a global shipping company, is set to enhance trade links between Asia, India, and East Africa with the launch of its upgraded ANIDEA service. Read more »

Africa: Farmers Choice Names Financial Strategist As New CEO

Farmer's Choice Limited has appointed Felisters Gitau as its new Chief Executive Officer, tapping into her extensive marketing and leadership experience to bolster the company's… Read more »

Kenya: Lawyers Laud KUBICO's Public Education On GMO

The legal fraternity has hailed Kenya University Biotechnology Consortium's (KUBICO) efforts to equip them with biotechnology expertise, a timely move following the lifting of… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Biosafety Agency to Enforce GMO Regulations After Court Ruling

Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has pledged to uphold strict oversight of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) after a High Court ruling reaffirmed the legality of the… Read more »

Kenya: Jinxed Again? Kenya's JKIA Second Runway Expansion Fails to Takeoff

Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faces another setback in its expansion plans after President William Ruto cancelled a proposed upgrade by the controversial Adani… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Moves to Broaden Govt, Targets Opposition Inclusion

Kenyan President William Ruto has initiated a restructuring of his administration, advertising positions for principal secretaries in a move seen as targeting opposition figures to… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Group Denies Allegations Amid Blow From Kenya's Termination of Nairobi Deals

The Adani Group has denied allegations made by US authorities, even as it faced a significant setback with Kenya cancelling its deals involving the Jomo Kenyatta International… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Cancels Major Deals with Adani Group

President William Ruto has ordered the immediate cancellation of Adani Group deals involving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission… Read more »

Africa: Coffee Prices Ease On EU Law Delay, Brazil Rains

Global coffee prices eased this week following the extension of the European Union's deforestation law and favourable rainfall in Brazil. Read more »

Kenya: Consistent Improvements Drive Revenues, Retains Staff, Entrepreneurs Told

Businesses embracing continuous improvement strategies are reaping big, with revenues surging by 10 percent on average and declined staff turnover, a survey has revealed. Read more »

Kenya: Adani Chair Charged With Bribing Officials in $2 Billion Solar Energy Fraud

Gautam Adani, chairman of India's Adani Group and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, has been charged in a U.S. federal court with orchestrating a massive bribery and fraud… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift

Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways Boss Allan Kilavuka Takes On New Continental Role

Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka is the new chairperson at Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA), succeeding Mozambican João Carlos Pó Jorge. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's West Rift Farmers Get Low Bonuses Due to Minimum Price Policy

Farmers in Kenya's west of the Rift received the lowest bonus for the 2023/24 financial year as earnings were dented by unsold tea stockpiles at the Mombasa auction, industry data… Read more »

Africa: Coffee Prices Surge On EU Deforestation Rules

Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation, which… Read more »

Africa: Afreximbank Pushes for Accelerated Climate Financing At COP29

Afreximbank has pledged to enhance its role in promoting a balanced energy transition in Africa, aiming to address the continent's development priorities and unlock economic… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback

The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya. Read more »

Africa: MultiChoice Profits Dive As Subscriptions Shrink

Africa's biggest pay-television company Multichoice Group has reported a 99 percent dip in half-year profits on the back of subscriber decline and foreign exchange volatility in… Read more »

Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi

Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Tanzania, AU Push Clean Cooking Agenda At COP29

Tanzania and the African Union (AU) jointly hosted a high-level side event at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to place clean cooking at the forefront of the global… Read more »

Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers

Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Trump Signal Continuity of Haiti Mission Amid Washington Regime Change

Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President… Read more »