Africa – Kenya News
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The Ndlovu Youth Choir will embark on a national tour of South Africa in 2026. Performances are scheduled in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets for all tour dates are currently available for purchase through showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. 2026 Tour Schedule The tour will begin at Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House, with performances from February 5 […]
Doctors have voiced support for the government’s effort to lift a court freeze on a Sh209 billion health partnership with the United States, citing disruptions to essential medical treatment for millions of Kenyans. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) argues the suspension is creating a critical gap in healthcare services. Impact of the […]
Eliud Kipchoge has urged Athletics Kenya to take decisive action against doping, stating that the issue is a shared responsibility. The call comes as Kenya continues to grapple with a rise in doping cases that threaten the integrity of the sport. Recent Doping Suspension Marathon runner Albert Korir was recently suspended after testing positive for […]
Kenya’s proposed Public Sector–Private Sector Engagement Bill, 2025, aims to establish the Business Council of Kenya (BCK) as the primary vehicle for structured dialogue between government and the private sector. The bill seeks to streamline engagement, reduce fragmentation, and centralize interactions on issues such as taxation, regulation, investment facilitation, and trade. The Problem Isn’t Engagement […]
Africa possesses extensive and diverse natural resource endowments, including hydrocarbons, strategic minerals, precious metals, rare earth elements, fertile agricultural land, and vast renewable energy potential. As global competition intensifies over energy security, food supply, and critical minerals, Africa has become a central focus of global strategic planning. Africa’s Natural Resources Africa is estimated to hold […]
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh inaugurated the International Climate Adaptation Forum (ICAF 2026) on Monday, January 19, 2026. The three-day forum is focused on addressing environmental challenges in the Horn of Africa. Forum Objectives ICAF 2026, scheduled to run until January 21, has convened national and international stakeholders. Participants include climate experts, development partners, and […]
Senegal secured their second Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Morocco, a match marked by controversy and a last-gasp penalty miss. The game included Senegal players briefly leaving the pitch in protest and Brahim Diaz failing to convert a crucial penalty in normal time. Protests and Penalty Drama Senegal coach […]
More than 50 senior ICT policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives from 23 African countries participated in a workshop held in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025. The event was organized by Smart Africa and UNESCO and focused on data governance challenges. The workshop was part of the 7th Transform Africa Summit and aimed to address […]
Kenya and Zambia are increasingly utilizing China’s yuan (renminbi) for official transactions, trade, and debt servicing. This shift reflects a broader trend among African economies seeking to reduce reliance on the US dollar and strengthen financial ties with Beijing. Growing Yuan Adoption in Africa Several African nations are exploring the use of the yuan. Ethiopia, […]
The Ministry of Health is intensifying efforts to address Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a significantly under-recognized public health challenge in Kenya. Key initiatives underway include revising clinical guidelines, expanding newborn screening programs, and establishing a National Sickle Cell Disease Registry. Approximately 14,000 children are born with SCD in Kenya each year, a lifelong condition requiring […]