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Kenya’s sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Moody’s, a global ratings agency. This marks a second positive development for President William Ruto’s government within a short timeframe, potentially facilitating access to more affordable international credit. Rating Upgrade Details Moody’s raised Kenya’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from “Caa1” to “B3.” The agency attributed this […]
Southern Africa Devastated by Flooding, Climate Change a Factor Recent torrential rains and floods have caused widespread devastation across parts of southern Africa, resulting in over 100 deaths and the displacement of more than 300,000 people. Researchers have linked the severity of the flooding to human-caused climate change. Weather Attribution Study A study by the […]
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has acknowledged Kenya’s progress in addressing corrective actions stemming from a recent audit. A high-level WADA delegation met with Kenyan officials in Nairobi to discuss the ongoing efforts. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya received the WADA delegation, led by Rodney Swigelaar, Director of Africa, at Talanta Plaza. The discussions focused […]
A rapper who appeared on the television program Show Me the Money 12 is facing legal action. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has indicted the rapper, identified only as A, on charges related to military service avoidance. Legal Proceedings The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office indicted rapper A on charges of avoiding military service […]
Tougaloo College hosted a lecture Tuesday night featuring professor, author, and activist Angela Davis. The event, part of the school’s Voices for a Just World lecture series, explored themes of justice, freedom, and global solidarity. Connections Between Civil Rights and Global Human Rights Angela Davis’s lecture drew parallels between the civil rights movement in the […]
Kenya is preparing to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The government has announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation to inspect key stadiums. Stadium Inspection Plans The government expects a CAF inspection team to visit Kenya next month to assess the progress of […]
As the final days of January 2026 approach, the financial world awaits a Supreme Court decision in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. This ruling, expected within weeks, represents the most significant judicial review of executive trade authority in nearly a century. The core of the […]
Kenya has received recognition from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for progress made in implementing corrective actions following a recent audit. A high-level WADA delegation met with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya in Nairobi to discuss the ongoing efforts. WADA Commends Kenya’s Progress WADA Director for Africa, Rodney Swigelaar, acknowledged the Kenyan government’s support for […]
Kenya’s emerging carbon market requires incentives rather than punitive taxation to encourage meaningful participation in climate action, experts warn. This follows a recent Tax Appeals Tribunal decision overturning a Sh6.9 billion tax assessment against a Kenyan firm involved in a significant carbon offset project. Tax Tribunal Ruling and Wildlife Works Case The Tax Appeals Tribunal […]
StarTimes Media has announced a Valentine’s Day campaign called “A Box Full of What They Love,” designed to provide entertainment for couples, families, and friends. The campaign includes a variety of content, from romance and drama to reality shows and live sports. Robert Ouma, Public Relations Officer at StarTimes Kenya, stated the campaign demonstrates the […]