Africa – Kenya News
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Africa Oyé has announced the first two international acts scheduled to perform at the 2026 festival. The event will return as a ticketed festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park on June 20–21. Featured Artists Nigerian artist Patoranking will make his debut performance in Liverpool. Known as a prominent figure in the African music industry and an […]
Civil society organizations held a demonstration in Nairobi on January 16, 2026, to express concerns regarding a legal challenge to the Kenya–US Bilateral Cooperation Framework. The framework provides funding for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs. Members of the National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) organized the protest, urging Busia Senator […]
Stephen Grootes interviewed political analyst Dr. Ralph Mathekga on The Money Show, discussing his career and perspectives on South African politics. The interview is available via an embedded audio player. Academic Background and Career Dr. Ralph Mathekga has established himself as a prominent political analyst in South Africa. His educational background includes studies in Political […]
The Africa Cup of Nations final will be contested between Morocco and Senegal. Morocco are considered strong favorites to win the championship. Semi-Final Performances Nigeria, the leading goalscorers of the tournament, were unable to score against Morocco’s defense in the semi-finals. Morocco’s midfield and forward lines have also been performing well throughout the competition. Final […]
Cardtonic, a Nigerian fintech company, has secured $2.1 million in seed funding. The company plans to use the funding to develop Pil, a new business spending and expense management platform. Tonic Technologies Ltd., operating as Cardtonic, was founded in 2019 by Balogun Usman and Faturoti Kayode (Kay). Emmanuel Sohe is currently the Chief Executive Officer. […]
Rabat hosted a high-level gathering on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, bringing together decision-makers, investors, institutions, and young leaders from across Africa. The event aimed to strengthen South–South cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Morocco. The gathering, held within the framework of the Leopard Business Village — Expo CAN Morocco, combined […]
Global banks are reducing their presence in Africa, with Standard Chartered exploring the sale of its Botswana unit. This trend, which includes Société Générale, BNP Paribas, HSBC, and Atlas Mara, is driven by rising compliance costs, weaker returns, and increased competition from fintech and local banks. The withdrawals impact trade finance and dollar liquidity, potentially […]
For Laurence Omondi, receiving distressing calls about mothers detained in hospitals is a familiar and deeply personal experience. One recent call, however, has resonated particularly strongly: a teenage mother who had given birth to a preterm baby in a public hospital, only to be detained when she couldn’t pay the bill after the infant did […]
The stage is set for the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, featuring a matchup between host nation Morocco and Senegal. Morocco aims to secure their first AFCON title since 1976, while Senegal seeks their second title in the last three tournaments. Team Standings and Performance Morocco, ranked 11th in the world and the […]
Western Kenya is expected to be a significant area of focus as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The region’s large number of registered voters gives it considerable influence in a presidential election. Voter Numbers and Regional Composition Western Kenya encompasses Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, and Trans Nzoia counties, totaling over 2.6 million registered […]