Africa – Kenya News
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Kenya is participating in renewed World Health Organization (WHO) negotiations regarding global pathogen data sharing, scheduled to take place at the end of this month. This occurs concurrently with Kenya’s advancement of a new bilateral health agreement with the United States. The negotiations, set for January 20–22 in Geneva, aim to finalize the Pathogen Access […]
OkayAfrica shares news updates across the continent daily, covering culture, politics, and more. For more in-depth stories, visit their News page. CAF Investigates Post-Match Incidents During AFCON Quarterfinals The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened investigations into “unacceptable behavior of players and officials” following the quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Algeria at the ongoing […]
A video of former US president Barack Obama discussing democracy has been circulating online since November 2025. The video has been falsely presented as a commentary on Tanzania’s 2025 elections. Tanzania’s 2025 Elections and Protests Tanzania held its general election on October 29, 2025. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented a new capital requirement for banks, prompting questions about the stability and financial health of the banking sector. This article provides a factual overview of the recapitalization process and its impact on various banks. Capital Requirements The CBN mandated a minimum capital base of ₦500 billion for international […]
An international competition has been announced to encourage and showcase the work of women composers in choral music. The competition is open to women of all nationalities, ages, and professional backgrounds. The competition seeks original compositions for mixed-voice a cappella choirs consisting of four to twelve parts, with a duration of six to seven minutes. […]
Dairy Farmers in Northern Kenya Face Challenges Due to Rising Temperatures Dairy farmers in northern Kenya are experiencing declining livestock productivity due to rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves. Abdi Hassan, a dairy farmer, has seen reduced milk yields, weakened animal health, and increased costs associated with keeping his cattle alive. He is considering selling part […]
Kenya faces a challenge in modernizing its airport infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly growing aviation and logistics sector. While the region sees advancements in airport development, such as Addis Ababa’s hub model and Rwanda’s partnership with Qatar Airways for the new Bugesera International Airport, Kenya’s airport assets are not adequately equipped for […]
The Africa Cup of Nations tournament is nearing its conclusion, with the final match set to determine the champion. Twenty-four nations participated in the month-long competition, hosted by Morocco. AFCON 2026 Final Date The final of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026. AFCON 2026 Final Kick-Off Time The […]
Kenya is implementing a visa-free entry policy for many nations, accompanied by the introduction of an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system. The eTA serves as a pre-screening mechanism for travelers before they board flights. Financial Projections for the eTA System The Kenyan government has allocated approximately Sh720 million annually to operate the eTA system. Treasury […]
Diageo shares experienced an increase in early London trading on Monday, January 12, 2026. This movement followed a Kenyan High Court decision regarding the planned sale of its East African beer unit. Kenyan Court Ruling on EABL Sale A Kenyan High Court has permitted regulatory review processes to proceed concerning Diageo’s planned sale of its […]