Africa – Kenya News

Global Fund reduces Kenya’s HIV funding by 18pc in transition push

The Global Fund has cut funding for Kenya's HIV programme by 18.2 percent to Sh26.4 billion ($205million) over the next…

3 months ago

Virtual Football Betting Surges During World Cup in Kenya

The real World Cup is happening in North America. But on Kenyans’ phones, another tournament is running in parallel –…

3 months ago

GSMA calls for investment and policy reform to unlock Africa’s digital potential

Africa’s mobile industry contributed $240bn to the continent’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, while supporting approximately 13…

3 months ago

Kenya’s plan to monetise citizen data sparks privacy debate despite government assurances

Key takeaways Kenya plans to commercialise 1,000 anonymised government datasets over the next five years through a proposed national data…

3 months ago

Ghana International Bank names chief executive

Ian Greenstreet has been appointed chief executive of Ghana International Bank (GHIB). Greenstreet has more than four decades of experience…

3 months ago

Tamia adds second Cape Town show after tickets sell out

Organisers announced that an additional performance will take place on 5 August 2026 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, one day…

3 months ago

The Bigger Problem with the U.S.-Kenya Ebola Deal

Two recent episodes tell a revealing story about the external pressures bearing down on Africa. In May, Zambia bowed to…

3 months ago

Why China’s future industries strategy matters for Zimbabwe and Africa -Newsday Zimbabwe

As nations worldwide chart their next development paths, Africa has compelling reasons to closely examine China’s industrial and technological vision.…

3 months ago

Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa

Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams…

3 months ago

How Kenya’s Sports Betting Market Is Reshaping Digital Payment Innovation

I’ve been tracking Kenya’s fintech evolution for seven years. There’s a pattern nobody discusses—sports betting platforms are quietly morphing into…

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