Saturday 16 May 2026
Kenya
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French President Emmanuel Macron joined more than 30 African heads of state in Kenya on Monday for the launch of the Africa Forward Summit, an event focused on expanding France’s economic and political ties across the continent while pursuing new investment opportunities.
The gathering marks the…
French President Emmanuel Macron joined more than 30 African heads of state in Kenya on Monday for the launch of the Africa Forward Summit, an event focused on expanding France’s economic and political ties across the continent while pursuing new investment opportunities.
The gathering marks the…
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Susan Burns, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Kenya, said current mining investments across Africa are “predatory.”
Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo hosted by the Kenyan government in Nairobi this week, Burns outlined Washington’s evolving approach, framing Africa as central…
Susan Burns, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Kenya, said current mining investments across Africa are “predatory.”
Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo hosted by the Kenyan government in Nairobi this week, Burns outlined Washington’s evolving approach, framing Africa as central…
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Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a landmark performance at the London Marathon, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under two hours during an official race setting.
The 31-year-old clocked 1:59:30 to secure victory, shaving more than a minute off the previous best mark of 2:00:35…
Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a landmark performance at the London Marathon, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under two hours during an official race setting.
The 31-year-old clocked 1:59:30 to secure victory, shaving more than a minute off the previous best mark of 2:00:35…
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William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni on Monday adopted what the two governments described as a “2026–2029 action plan” to deepen ties. The agreement followed Ruto’s official visit to Rome, where both leaders cited “the strong and longstanding relations between their nations” and said the partnership…
William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni on Monday adopted what the two governments described as a “2026–2029 action plan” to deepen ties. The agreement followed Ruto’s official visit to Rome, where both leaders cited “the strong and longstanding relations between their nations” and said the partnership…
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Kenyan President William Ruto has delivered a critique of the African Union, questioning its ability to effectively respond to the growing challenges facing the continent. Speaking at the Mshariki Cooperation Conference, Ruto expressed concern over what he described as the union’s inadequate…
Kenyan President William Ruto has delivered a critique of the African Union, questioning its ability to effectively respond to the growing challenges facing the continent. Speaking at the Mshariki Cooperation Conference, Ruto expressed concern over what he described as the union’s inadequate…
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Kenya has found itself unexpectedly entangled in a widening geopolitical confrontation between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, after a public statement by a senior government official triggered a response from Tehran.
The controversy began when Korir Sing’Oei, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for…
Kenya has found itself unexpectedly entangled in a widening geopolitical confrontation between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, after a public statement by a senior government official triggered a response from Tehran.
The controversy began when Korir Sing’Oei, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for…
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Ethiopian authorities have arrested 658 individuals, including public officials, over their alleged involvement in illegal fuel trading and stockpiling, as the country grapples with a deepening fuel shortage. More than 720,000 liters of fuel have been confiscated and returned to state control,…
Ethiopian authorities have arrested 658 individuals, including public officials, over their alleged involvement in illegal fuel trading and stockpiling, as the country grapples with a deepening fuel shortage. More than 720,000 liters of fuel have been confiscated and returned to state control,…
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Kenya’s petroleum sector has been rocked by a major controversy that has led to the resignation of three senior officials - Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel…
Kenya’s petroleum sector has been rocked by a major controversy that has led to the resignation of three senior officials - Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel…
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President William Ruto said on Monday that the government is taking steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, as rising global oil prices and logistical challenges ripple through the economy.
Ruto said Kenya has remained “vigilant” over the…
President William Ruto said on Monday that the government is taking steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, as rising global oil prices and logistical challenges ripple through the economy.
Ruto said Kenya has remained “vigilant” over the…
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Flash floods have ravaged Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, killing more than 20 people as heavy rains continue to batter the city and other parts of the country. Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday expressed condolences to families affected by the severe flooding in Nairobi and other regions, saying…
Flash floods have ravaged Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, killing more than 20 people as heavy rains continue to batter the city and other parts of the country. Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday expressed condolences to families affected by the severe flooding in Nairobi and other regions, saying…
