Nigeria: Kenya and Nigeria Take the Lead in Google Accelerator Program

Kenya and Nigeria have dominated the list of 10 innovative startups selected from across the continent for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Read more »

Kenya: Unsung General - the Man Who Seized Vok in 1982 Coup

On August 1, 1982, Kenya faced an attempted coup led by Private Hezekiah Ochuka, which lasted several hours. Read more »

Tanzania: Mombasa Port Sees 18% Rise in Transit Cargo Amid Dar es Salaam Inefficiencies

Kenya's Port of Mombasa has seen a significant increase in transit cargo in the first half of the year, as hinterland countries shifted their freight operations from the Dar es… Read more »

East Africa: Adani, DP World Compete for East Africa Port and Airport Projects

Adani Group is expanding its investments in East Africa, with a new proposal to upgrade Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in a bid to compete with Middle… Read more »

Kenya: KQ Deploys More Dreamliner On South African Routes On Rising Demand

Kenya Airways is set to enhance its service offerings in Southern and Central Africa in the wake of rising passenger demand on these routes. Read more »

Africa: EBC Partners With Joe Dinapoli to Enhance CFD Trading

EBC Financial Group (EBC) recently hosted an event titled "Revolutionising CFD Trading with DiNapoli's Leading Indicators," where they announced a new partnership with renowned… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's 'Broad-Based' Cabinet Seen As Strategy for 2027 Reelection

Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed the remaining members of his cabinet, in what appears to be a strategic move ahead of his re-election bid in 2027. Read more »

Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Blame Government for High Cost of Living

Majority of Kenyans believe the country is on the wrong trajectory and are linking the high cost of living to poor management of the economy by government, a new survey shows. Read more »

Africa: Tripartite Agreement Takes Effect After Reaching Ratification Threshold

The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement is set to come into force today, following the attainment of the required ratification threshold. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Unveils Tailored Travel Portal for Customers

The Kenya Airways (KQ) customers can now create, book, and pay for tailor-made holiday packages in real-time on a specialised online platform offering personalised service. Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Watchdog Issues Warning On Faulty Airbags Linked to 22 Deaths

The regional competition watchdog has issued a stark warning to car consumers over faulty Takata airbags that have been linked to 22 deaths and 180 injuries worldwide. Read more »

Kenya: Police Divert Protesters Marching to Airport

Kenyan security forces thwarted plans by protesters to march and disrupt activities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday, in an attempt to pressure President William… Read more »

Kenya: The KAA Comes Clean On JKIA Upgrade Deal With Adani Group

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has disclosed the existence of an investment proposal with the Indian conglomerate Adani Airports Holdings, ending speculation about the sale of… Read more »

Africa: AU Commission Chair Warns Budget Cut Threatens Key Projects

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed concern over the budget cut for the union this financial year, stating it will adversely affect the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's 2024 SDG Pioneers Named

Yvonne Kirigo from MP Shah Hospital and Kevin Getobai from Ololo Farm have been named Kenya's 2024 SDG Pioneers by Global Compact Network Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Aviation in Limbo As Protesters Plan to Occupy Main Airport

Kenya's police have issued a stern warning ahead of today's planned picketing by demonstrators who intend to occupy Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the country's main… Read more »

Kenya: Why Ruto's Tone Deaf Action Will Give Him Sleepless Nights

Kenyan President William Ruto has squandered a chance to unite the country and restore stability by reappointing six previously dismissed cabinet secretaries, triggering widespread… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Fighting Triggers Crisis, Women and Girls Hit Hard

Persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has triggered a severe and underreported humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Moves to Slash Rice Imports With Certified Seed Production

Kenya is implementing measures to cut rice imports with the development of sustainable certified seed production system. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Delays Cabinet Appointment

Kenyans may face a delay in the appointment of a new cabinet after President William Ruto directed Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi to oversee all ministries… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways to Add Three Boeing Aircraft Under Dry Lease

Kenya Airways plans to lease three aircraft this year to meet rising passenger demand amid fleet capacity constraints. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Sparks U.S. Tension, Accuses Ford Foundation of Funding Chaos

Kenya's President William Ruto escalated diplomatic tensions with the United States on Tuesday, accusing the Ford Foundation of funding recent unrest in the East African nation. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Top Cops - No Inspector General Completes Term in 14 Years

The role of Kenya's Inspector General of Police is demanding and fraught with pressure. None of the police chiefs appointed in the last 14 years have completed their term, with… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto to Reshape Cabinet for Broad-Based, Accepted Government

President William Ruto will need to rethink his cabinet formation to address widespread dissatisfaction that has fueled over two weeks of protests across Kenya. Read more »

South Africa: Severe Weather At Cape of Good Hope to Delay East African Deliveries

East African countries are facing delays in the delivery of goods as severe weather conditions near the Cape of Good Hope have halted container traffic this week, LSEG Shipping… Read more »