Uganda has officially launched its first fully Ugandan-owned gold refinery, a milestone achievement in the country’s ongoing effort to harness its natural resources for domestic growth and regional leadership. The facility, hailed as a strategic move towards economic sovereignty,...
Reports have emerged indicating that the United States is in behind-the-scenes negotiations with the self-declared republic of Somaliland — a breakaway region in northern Somalia that has long sought international recognition. In return for potential U.S. recognition and security...
Cote d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam's Presidential Bid Blocked as UN Declines to InterveneTidjane Thiam, former Credit Suisse CEO and leading opposition figure in Cote d’Ivoire, will be unable to run in the October 25, 2025 presidential election after the United...
Synergy in Sahel: Russia to Deliver Cutting-Edge Mobile Lab to Burkina FasoRussian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov presented a certificate for a Russian-made mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore during a meeting in Ouagadougou, Russia's Energy Ministry...
Kenya to hold meetings with Tanzania in early August to address concerns over recently introduced "discriminatory" tax measures and trade restrictions, including a ban on non-citizens operating small-scale businesses in Tanzania.Cabinet Secretary, Lee Kinyanjui, Kenya's Ministry of Investments, Trade...
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support its transformative capital increase initiative.Effectively, BADEA has approved a landmark USD 120 million to...
Uganda and Tanzania are currently building the world's longest heated crude oil pipeline, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a five billion dollar mega project that stretches 1443 kilometers from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the Port of...
KENYA, UGANDA sign 8 bilateral deals during President Museveni's visit to Nairobi; agreements cover transport, mining, fisheries and agriculture sectors.
Kenya and Uganda signed eight key bilateral agreements in Nairobi, on Wednesday, July 30, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the...
Kenyan government has officially raised the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. The new legislation, passed by Parliament and signed into law by President William Ruto, introduces strict measures that prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from...
Tanzania Government once again take the hheadlines unlike last bans to social media, it has moved to protect local enterprises by prohibiting non-citizens from engaging in a wide range of small and medium business activities.
In a directive signed...
Kenya is ready to embrace a more inclusive and efficient voting system, and using national identity cards as the main document for elections is the bold step that can take us there. The idea that every eligible citizen with...
In Kenya’s vibrant and often satirical political scene, a new phrase is gaining traction across social media and public discourse: "Wantam."
While it may sound humorous at first, the phrase is quickly becoming a loaded political jab—one that may...
The network facilitated by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the African Union Commission, brings together over 102 women business associations from six regions across AfricaJohannesburg, South Africa: July 29, 2025 -
The Continental Network for Women’s Business...
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the family exposed in another multi-billion tax scandal.This is now the second time the Kenyatta empire is facing scrutiny under the Kenya Kwanza administration. Earlier, NCBA Bank — formed through a merger partly overseen...
Once again, after being blocked out in previous Election, Kagame seeks to be elected as the 6th President.Reuben Kigame, gospel musician, says he will vie for presidency in 2027, to unseat President William Ruto. “I’m not hoping, I’m planning...
Kenya, East Africa country, has emerged as the top country in the world for ChatGPT usage, according to new global user data, positioning the African nation as a surprising leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence tools.The revelation comes...
Kimani Ichung'wah Slams John Mbadi Over Free Education Remarks: “He Never Consulted the President”National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has come out strongly against Suba South MP John Mbadi, accusing him of making misleading statements about the government's position...
South African President Condemns 'Deliberate Starvation' of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel.Addressing the Liberation Movements Summit in Gauteng, President Cyril Ramaphosa denounced the "crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the apartheid state of Israel" and called for an...
A photo has been circulating online showing what appears to be a bullet casing embedded in the frame of a car door. At first glance, many have assumed that the car was involved in a shooting incident. However, a...
Algeria Revokes Privileged Airport and Port Access for French Diplomats Amidst Escalating Tensions between the two countries.This retaliatory action follows reports that Paris is considering restricting Algerian diplomats' movement in France—and comes after France already stripped 80 Algerian officials...
New voter registrations exceeded projections by 136.79%, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairperson Jacobs Mwambegele said. The commission had initially aimed to register 5.58 million new voters, representing 18.77% of the 2019/2020 voter roll.Mwambegele also noted that 4.29 million...
In a rare and touching act of solidarity, hundreds of Egyptians have taken to the Mediterranean shoreline in Rafah and Al-Arish, throwing plastic bottles filled with food, medicine, cash, and handwritten letters of hope into the sea — all...
The time has come for Kenya to abandon the culture of luxury and embrace a disciplined, people-centered approach to public service. We can no longer allow Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries to soar above us in privately hired helicopters...
In a monumental decision that signals a shift in global diplomatic focus, the United Nations (UN) has announced plans to relocate its global headquarters from New York City to Nairobi, Kenya — marking the first time the organization's central...
In a stunning policy reversal, the Kenyan government has admitted it can no longer sustain full funding for free primary and secondary education, citing fiscal pressure and reduced donor support.The announcement, made by top officials in the Ministry of...
AU Under Fire as Conflicts Rage in Congo, Sudan, and Across Africa
As war, insecurity, and humanitarian disasters escalate across several African nations, the African Union (AU) is facing renewed criticism for what many see as silence and inaction. From...
Today’s note is for my brother FCPA John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury.One word: Defunding basic education is a path to poverty. I am certain, as a seasoned financial expert, you would prefer to leave behind a...
"A mysterious intergalactic object could potentially be a hostile alien spacecraft that's slated to attack our planet in November, according to a new study by a small group of scientists."
On July 1, astronomers discovered an interstellar object, named 3I/ATLAS,...
At comfort of his knowledge and mind, a man chose to have a fake Embassy running for more than 7 years without being traced.A fake embassy in Ghaziabad, near Delhi, India, was discovered, operated by Harshvardhan Jain, who was...
Nairobi, Kenya – July 23, 2025President William Ruto has been ranked the 4th richest president in Africa and 10th richest head of state globally, according to a newly released global wealth report by the Institute for Policy and Leadership...