Topic: Africa
IATF2023 surpasses targets with USD43.8 billion worth of business deals concluded
Dec 04, 2023 at 07:26 PM
The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Cairo, Eqypt on November 9-15 saw business deals and transactions concluded surpass targets to reach USD43.8 billion....
COP28: Kenya concludes key agreement to establish GCA Headquarters in Nairobi
Dec 04, 2023 at 01:18 PM
On the sidelines of COP28, President William Ruto concluded a groundbreaking agreement with Dr Patrick Verkooijen, the CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), to establish th...
NBA expands its presence in Africa with opening of its new Nairobi office - VIDEO
Nov 29, 2023 at 03:03 PM
America’s popular National Basketball Association (NBA) has finally opened a new office in Nairobi in a move expected to expands its presence and the growth of basketball in Keny...
AfCFTA spurs economic prospects for African youth through tech and education
Nov 27, 2023 at 02:20 PM
Leaders in academia and economic planning converged at the African Economic Research Consortium's (AERC) 59th Biannual plenary session to explore the transformative potential of th...
TikTok expands its presence in Africa with recruitment drive for Kenyan office
Nov 21, 2023 at 04:15 PM
TikTok, the renowned video-sharing platform, is poised to make significant inroads into the Kenyan market, as evident from its recent announcement to hire a country-based communica...
Ruto pledges expedited labour deals as Kenya, Germany forge stronger ties
Nov 20, 2023 at 08:25 PM
Kenya and Germany are poised to fortify their longstanding relationship, with a focus on labour agreements and collaborative international missions, as affirmed by President Willia...
CS Murkomen unveils radical changes meant to improve key services at JKIA
Nov 07, 2023 at 09:36 PM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a series of groundbreaking measures designed to overhaul service delivery at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the premier A...
CS Alfred Mutua addresses claims of tourist harassment by KRA staff at JKIA
Nov 01, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Alfred Mutua, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, has made a strong accusation against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials, claiming that they are responsible f...
Nairobi to host AfDB's 59th annual meeting and 50th African Development Fund meeting in 2024
Oct 07, 2023 at 01:48 AM
The bustling city of Nairobi, Kenya, has been chosen as the distinguished host for the African Development Bank's (AfDB) 59th Annual Meeting and the 50th gathering of the African D...
TECNO partners with CAF as exclusive smartphone sponsor for AFCON 2023
Sep 25, 2023 at 09:05 PM
TECNO, the global innovative technology brand, made a historic announcement on Monday, cementing its official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the ex...
Equity, John Deere ink farm equipment deal to revolutionize Kenyan agriculture
Sep 21, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Equity Group Holdings and farm equipment maker John Deere have inked a comprehensive agreement to offer tractors into the Kenyan market through well-defined and affordable finance ...
Kenya and US agriculture sector players unveil Sh1.9 billion in new co-investments
Sep 14, 2023 at 09:38 PM
Kenyan and US firms in the agriculture sector have unveiled a $12.8 million (Sh1.9 billion) in new co-investments to boost trade and investment in Kenya's burgeoning agriculture se...
Absa Bank Kenya launches a digital platform for Kenyans in the diaspora
Sep 12, 2023 at 09:46 AM
Kenyans in the Diaspora now have a reason to smile as Absa Bank Kenya takes a significant step towards simplifying their banking and financial needs....
Data-driven compliance key to Africa's mobile money and remittance growth
Sep 11, 2023 at 11:56 AM
The market for digital financial services in Africa is undergoing a significant expansion, presenting opportunities and challenges for the continent's economic development....
African Union finally secures permanent seat at the G20 table
Sep 09, 2023 at 04:56 PM
In a historic move, the African Union (AU) has finally secured a coveted seat at the prestigious Group of 20 (G20) table, officially becoming a permanent member....
All you need to know about Alex Okosi, Google new Managing Director for Africa
Sep 09, 2023 at 01:13 PM
Nigerian-born Alex Okosi has been appointed the new Google Managing Director for Africa and is expected to spearhead its innovation and grow its digital operations in the continent...
African leaders call for global action on development and climate action at Africa Climate Summit
Sep 07, 2023 at 12:20 PM
President William Ruto of Kenya and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki led a consortium of African leaders in a resounding call for collective global action during th...
Children displaced by climate-induced disasters rose sevenfold in Kenya in 2022
Sep 05, 2023 at 09:39 PM
Save the Children, an international child rights organization has revealed alarming statistics indicating a sevenfold increase in the number of children in Kenya displaced within t...
Greenpeace Africa spearheads CSOs to demand action at Africa Climate Summit
Sep 05, 2023 at 03:10 PM
Civil society groups, spearheaded by Greenpeace Africa, took to the streets of Nairobi on Monday to voice their concerns at the ongoing Africa Climate Summit, dubbing their demonst...
Kenya invests Sh28.7 million to enhance aviation security and sustainability with ICAO
Aug 22, 2023 at 01:15 PM
Kenya has pledged Sh28.7 million to bolster aviation security and sustainability efforts within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)....