Topic: Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya’s African exports hit Sh248.7 billion, climbing 26 per cent on robust trade ties
Nov 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Kenya has recorded an impressive 26 per cent surge in its exports to African nations over the first seven months of 2024, driven by an increase in shipments and bolstered bilateral...
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113 scholars secure global scholarships courtesy of Equity Leadership Program
Aug 08, 2024 at 04:08 PM
A cohort of 113 exceptional young minds from across East Africa is set to embark on a transformative journey after securing full scholarships to prestigious universities worldwide....
Equity doubles down with Sh15.1 billion dividend payout for second consecutive year
Jun 27, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Equity Group shareholders celebrated a windfall at the company's 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) after overwhelmingly approving a record-breaking Sh. 15.1 billion dividend payout...
Kenya and Uganda ink landmark deals to bolster regional trade and cooperation
May 17, 2024 at 01:51 PM
In a significant move towards bolstering regional trade ties, Kenya and Uganda have finalized a tripartite agreement focused on the importation and transit of petroleum products....
KQ suspends flights to DRC in tiff over detention of two workers in Kinshasa
Apr 29, 2024 at 07:14 PM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the suspension of all flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective Tuesday....
Diplomatic barney simmering as Kenya protests detention of two KQ staff in DRC
Apr 26, 2024 at 05:47 PM
Diplomatic trouble is brewing between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the arrest and detention of two Kenya Airways (KQ) workers in its Kinshasa capital....
KQ protests detention of two employees by DRC military intelligence in Kinshasa
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has protested the arrest and detention of two of its workers by the military at its Kinshasa airport office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, ...
Kenya faces billions in losses as East African nations shift oil trade alliances
Nov 22, 2023 at 05:17 PM
Kenya stands on the brink of losing substantial revenue in the oil trade as landlocked East African nations express hesitance towards importing fuel through Kenyan channels....
Ruto seeks China funding to extend SGR to Malaba, connect East and West Africa
Oct 18, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Kenya is actively pursuing financial support to expand its ambitious Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project to Malaba following the withdrawal of the initial financier....
William Ruto lauds ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities in Eastern DRC
May 31, 2023 at 11:20 PM
President William Ruto has expressed his admiration for the ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo....
William Ruto calls for political leadership to drive stability in troubled DRC
Feb 17, 2023 at 08:31 PM
President William Ruto has called for political leadership in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to drive stability in the country....
Uhuru Kenyatta livid as rebel groups storm out of DRC peace talks in Nairobi
Dec 05, 2022 at 09:56 PM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was forced to cut short the Nairobi process of the DRC peace talks after a section of rebel groups staged a walkout over a raft of arising issues....
Ruto flags off Kenyan peacekeeping troops set for troubled Eastern DRC
Nov 03, 2022 at 01:46 AM
President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off the Kenyan contingent of soldiers to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where there is an ongoing conflict....
Uhuru raises concerns over escalating conflict, humanitarian crisis in DRC
Nov 02, 2022 at 12:58 AM
Immediate former President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his profound concern over the escalation of conflict and humanitarian crisis in parts of eastern DRC....
11 people die in stampede at Congolese singer Fally Ipupa’s concert in Kinshasa
Oct 30, 2022 at 09:57 PM
Eleven people lost their lives during the popular Congolese singer Fally Ipupa’s live concert at the Stade des Martyrs (Martyrs Stadium) in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s c...
US Government welcomes Uhuru Kenyatta's appointment as peace envoy
Sep 16, 2022 at 03:07 PM
The United States Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs has lauded former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s appointment as a peace envoy to the Hon of Africa and the Great Lak...
DRC formally admitted to EAC in session chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta
Mar 29, 2022 at 04:13 PM
The summit designated President Kenyatta, the EAC Chairman, to sign the treaty of accession of DRC into the EAC by April 14 this year....
Kalonzo lectures DP Ruto on diplomacy following his unsavoury utterances about DRC
Feb 17, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said they are ready to teach diplomacy to leaders who have no idea what it is....
Raila Odinga: DP Ruto must apologise to people of DRC for no-cow remark
Feb 17, 2022 at 10:07 AM
ODM leader Raila Odinga has asked Deputy President William Ruto to apologise to the Democratic Republic of Congo over his remarks insinuating the country has no cows....
Unacceptable: DRC Senator Muyumba slams DP William Ruto for demeaning cow remarks
Feb 15, 2022 at 09:14 PM
Deputy President William Ruto has come under fire from a senator of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Senator Francine Furaha Muyumba....
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