Africa – Kenya News
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Actress Celestine Gachuhi is extending her influence beyond acting, focusing on creative empowerment and mentorship. Through her work with Film Connect Africa, she aims to equip young creatives with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in Kenya’s evolving entertainment landscape. Closing the industry knowledge gap For many aspiring actors, entering the entertainment world can […]
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education have formed a joint task force to coordinate health training programs with national health priorities. The decision followed a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Task Force Formation and Objectives The newly established task force will assess current health […]
African governments are demonstrating increased strategic confidence as they navigate the growing geopolitical competition for critical raw materials. Despite reaffirmed commitments at the AU-EU Summit in Luanda in November 2025, European initiatives are facing challenges in keeping pace with offers from China, the Gulf States, and the United States. African partners are seeking cooperation on […]
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will proceed as scheduled in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Recent reports suggesting a potential postponement to 2028 have been dismissed. CAF President Patrice Motsepe addressed media speculation following a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming the commitment to […]
YIMBiK has announced an opening for a Program Coordinator position. Qualified and motivated professionals are invited to apply to support the organization’s expanding portfolio of research, innovation, training, and fellowship programs focused on advancing youth-led innovation in global health, biotechnology, and food security. The opportunity was initially shared on LinkedIn by Belinda Mudondo. About the […]
Kenya’s government has announced plans to divest from Kenya Airways, marking a significant shift in the nation’s aviation policy. The move aims to secure a strategic investor to take over the government’s 48.9% shareholding in the national carrier, ending years of financial support from the treasury. The government has invested over KSh130 billion (R16 billion) […]
Pictet, a privately owned wealth manager, has received regulatory approval to establish a representative office in South Africa. The move marks the firm’s first physical presence on the African continent. Assets Under Management Pictet managed 724 billion Swiss francs, approximately $942 billion, in assets at the end of 2024. The firm has a long-standing global […]
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are jointly scheduled to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, marking the first time three countries will share hosting duties for the competition. The event, the 36th edition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is set to run from June 19 to July 18. This AFCON […]
The Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. African Heads of State and Government participated in two days of deliberations. The session, chaired by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union for 2025, marked the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the need for urgent and unified action by African leaders to safeguard South Sudan’s fragile peace. He warned that decisions made in the coming months will be crucial in determining the country’s trajectory toward stability or a return to turmoil. The African Union Ad-Hoc High-Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) […]