Topic: Africa
Kenya set to sign pact with Russia in a bid to boost prevailing trade volumes
May 29, 2023 at 06:14 PM
President William Ruto has expressed concerns over the relatively low volume of trade between Kenya and Russia, despite the immense potential for growth....
APHRC urges Africa to invest more in research to spur economic development
May 26, 2023 at 12:50 PM
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has issued a compelling call to Africa, urging the continent to prioritize increased investment in scientific research as ...
Detectives bust elephant tusk trafficking ring, seize 110 kilograms in Laikipia
May 25, 2023 at 03:43 PM
Serious Crimes Unit detectives have arrested a man and recovered a significant haul of elephant tusks weighing over 110 kilograms in Laikipia County....
Ruto urges African leaders to leverage green energy for industrial hub growth
May 18, 2023 at 12:02 PM
President William Ruto has issued a challenge to African leaders, urging them to harness the abundant green energy resources available on the continent in order to position Africa ...
William Ruto calls for elimination of trade barriers, integration for Africa's prosperity
May 03, 2023 at 09:19 AM
President William Ruto has urged African nations to eliminate barriers and embrace integration for their collective prosperity....
NCBA donates 5,000 seedlings to community in its sustainability efforts
Apr 13, 2023 at 04:57 PM
NCBA Bank has donated 5,000 seedlings to be planted in the community as it commemorated a significant moment in its sustainability efforts....
Travellers grin as KCAA mulls revising hand luggage rules to match global shift
Apr 13, 2023 at 03:34 PM
Travellers via Kenyan airpors are happy as Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) have announced plans to eliminate the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage for air travellers at ...
Kenya and European Commission to partner on East Africa's first BRT 3
Mar 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Kenya and the European Commission have discussed their intent to pursue a financing agreement for the construction of the Green Mobility-Nairobi core bus rapid transit line 3 (BRT ...
What Western diplomatic missions in Kenya said about opposition protests
Mar 30, 2023 at 01:48 AM
Western embassies and High Commissions in Kenya have issued a joint statement regarding the recent unrest in some parts of the country....
UBA Kenya Bank partners with State to launch County SME seed capital program
Feb 27, 2023 at 07:06 PM
UBA Kenya Bank in conjunction with the State Department of Devolution to launch a County SME Seed Capital Program to enable SMEs and startups at the county level receive grants via...
South Africa slated to host the third Africa Digital Finance Summit in May
Feb 24, 2023 at 01:19 AM
The much-awaited third Annual Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) is scheduled to be held on May 24-26, 2023 at the Sandton Convention Center in South Africa. ...
KCAA directs JKIA to clear Terminal 2 ahead of US First Lady Jill Biden arrival
Feb 22, 2023 at 03:08 PM
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has directed the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to clear Terminal 2 on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from ...
Netflix slashes all subscription charges
Feb 21, 2023 at 01:38 PM
Kenyan Netflix subscribers have a reason to smile after the company announced a significant reduction of their monthly subscription charges across all plans....
William Ruto calls for a paradigm shift in current climate action financing model
Feb 19, 2023 at 01:13 PM
President William Ruto has called for a new paradigm shift in the financing of climate action....
'Made In Kenya': Ruto promises 'hustlers' smartphones costing under Sh5,000
Nov 10, 2022 at 10:28 PM
President William Ruto announced the Kenyan Government will work on an arrangement to have locally manufactured mobile handsets, which will be affordable within the next year....
Why Jumia Co-founders Jeremy Hodara, Sacha Poignonnec resigned as Co-CEOs
Nov 08, 2022 at 11:40 AM
According to a statement issued by Jumia, Francis Dufay, who previously held the position of CEO at Jumia Ivory Coast, will immediately replace both Sacha and Jeremy as acting CEO....
William Ruto urges global leaders to unite to tackle environmental challenges
Oct 31, 2022 at 09:07 PM
President William Ruto has said nations must work together to tackle environmental challenges facing the globe....
Education CS George Magoha wants all pornographic sites shut down in Kenya
Sep 20, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Education CS George Magoha has proposed a ban on pornographic sites in Kenya. ...
PSG striker Mauro Icardi enjoys holiday with wife in Kenya - PHOTOS
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:56 PM
Kenya is recognised among the world’s top tourist destinations with visitors coming from all over the world to enjoy the flora and fauna it offers....
Rihanna announces her luxury Fenty products are finally coming to Kenya
May 11, 2022 at 01:24 PM
Barbadian singer Rihanna has caused excitement after she revealed that her luxury products were finally on their way to Kenya and the entire African continent....
