Africa – Kenya News
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Venture capitalists, founders, and policymakers from Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will convene virtually on January 29 for the Africa Startup & VC Landscape Preview (ASVLP) 2026. The event comes as startup funding in the region shows signs of recovery following a global downturn. 2025 Funding and Trends African startups secured […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presented an overview of Kenya’s healthcare system and the legislative roadmap for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) during the 2026 Legislative Retreat of the National Assembly. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula presided over the event. Social Health Authority Progress The Social Health Authority (SHA) has registered over 29 million Kenyans. A total […]
Northern Kenya has faced renewed discussion regarding its development challenges, with some commentary attributing these issues primarily to leadership failure. However, this perspective overlooks a complex history of marginalization and systemic issues. Historical Context of Marginalization The marginalization of Northern Kenya was not accidental but a consequence of deliberate policy decisions. Sessional Paper No. 10 […]