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The World Bank’s Anna Bjerde has embarked on a multicountry tour spanning Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia as several of the bank’s flagship initiatives in Africa move from planning to execution. Bjerde is the bank’s managing director of operations, and this trip follows a previous tour of four other African countries, highlighting the continent’s […]
The Kenyan Court of Appeals overturned a ban on the film “Rafiki” on January 23, 2026, after an eight-year legal campaign. The film, directed by Wanuri Kahiu, had been banned in 2018 by the Kenya Film Classification Board, which claimed it promoted illegal same-sex intimacy. About “Rafiki” “Rafiki” is a love story set in urban […]
Weak climate targets from UK banks put them at risk of missing out on the “enormous opportunity” of Africa’s renewable energy revolution, financial experts have told The Independent. Rapidly falling costs for solar, wind, and battery technologies have accelerated the decarbonization of electricity systems worldwide, extending to Africa, a region that has historically struggled to […]
Skeem Saam continues its 14th season with new episodes and ongoing storylines. Viewers can find episode details and catch up on previous installments online. February 2026 Episode Highlights Skeem Saam episode 159, season 14, will air on Wednesday, February 5, 2026. The episode features MaNtuli unknowingly encountering difficulties at home. Mr. Xulu is adjusting to […]
Kenya’s football clubs were active during the January 2026 transfer window, with players moving both to and from the country. FIFA’s January Transfer Snapshot 2026 provides a global overview of transfer activity, including details on spending and player movement. Kenyan Transfer Activity During the January 2026 transfer window, 30 players joined local Kenyan clubs, while […]
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Forum is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in collaboration with ALX and the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS). The event will be held at the ALX Capstone Tech Hub in Lideta, coinciding with the African Union Summit Week. The forum aims to advance dialogue on Africa’s role in […]
Pizza Hut plans to close approximately 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of 2026. This decision comes as parent company Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) continues a strategic review of the pizza chain. Yum! Brands disclosed the planned closures during its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter earnings call, framing the move as […]
Forms require location information. Users are prompted to enter their state or province, postal code, and country. State or Province Selection A dropdown menu allows users to select their state or province. Options include all U.S. states and territories, as well as Canadian provinces and territories. Ontario is pre-selected. Postal Code Input Users must enter […]
A group of activists has petitioned the High Court seeking intervention to prevent the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies they deem high-risk. The activists allege these technologies could violate constitutional rights. The petition, filed at the Kerugoya High Court, names John Wangal, Peter Agoro, and Antony Manyara as petitioners. They express concern that the […]
The National Government of Kenya is preparing to assume control of the Mombasa Municipal Stadium construction project. This move aims to expedite completion of the stadium in advance of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya is co-hosting in the East African region. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir recently met with Principal Secretary […]