Africa – Kenya News
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The Kenya Tourism Board hosted participating teams in Nairobi ahead of the 2026 HSBC World Rugby Sevens tournament, scheduled for February 14 and 15. The event provided an introduction to Kenyan culture and hospitality. Team Welcome Event Teams participating in the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens were welcomed to Kenya with a visit to the […]
Uganda recently hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling at Makerere University, positioning the nation as a leader in climate-sensitive economic planning across Africa. The two-day symposium, held February 12–13, centered on the theme “Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base.” Opening Remarks and Continental Significance […]
Kenya faces a deepening humanitarian crisis in its Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties, impacting children as they transition into Grade 10 under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). This transition is not just an educational milestone but a child protection emergency. Drought Conditions and Affected Counties Eighteen counties are currently classified as most severely affected […]
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has concluded a two-day technical assessment of football pitches in Kenya. The assessment was conducted in collaboration with Aaron Mark Cross, a Pitch Management Expert from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Venue Inspections Six major venues across the country were […]
Affordable Phones and Nairobi’s Tech Scene The connection between Chinese digital capital and Nairobi’s innovation scene is evident in the ubiquity of affordable Chinese mobile phones. A journalist’s initial observations began with the need for a burner phone upon arriving in Nairobi, highlighting the crucial role these devices play in the city’s value chains. The […]
Makerere University hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling on February 12-13. The symposium, themed “Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base,” brought together policymakers, researchers, and development partners. Vice Chancellor’s Address Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the need for African policymakers, researchers, and […]
Kenya is prioritizing domestic vaccine production to enhance its preparedness for future health crises and reduce reliance on imported vaccines. The nation’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, where Africa faced delays in vaccine access, has spurred this initiative. Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative Kenya aims to produce 60–70% of its vaccine supply locally, establishing the Kenya Biobank […]
Issa Laborde, an 18-year-old French-Kenyan skier, will represent Kenya as the nation’s sole alpine skier at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows the withdrawal of compatriot Sabrina Simader due to financial constraints. Early Life and Background Born on March 12, 2007, in Echirolles, France, Laborde is the son of Josephine Nyokabi, a Kenyan […]
Kenya and China concluded the 2025 Kenya–China Culture and Tourism Season on Tuesday, marking a period of enhanced cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. The closing ceremony, held in Nairobi and coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations, acknowledged the initiative’s success in strengthening ties between the two nations. Cultural Exchange Events The Culture and Tourism Season […]
The 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, has focused on the necessity for mining companies to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining competitiveness and attracting global investment. Discussions also addressed the challenges presented by evolving extraction methods. Technological Advancements and Sustainability Elsona van Huyssteen, Principal Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research […]