Africa – Kenya News
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Kenya has delayed signing a trade agreement with China. The delay comes as the nation seeks to renew its participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a U.S. trade program. AGOA lapse hits exports AGOA expired on September 30, 2025, and a long-term successor has yet to be approved by the U.S. Congress. […]
Climate change presents a growing financial challenge, extending beyond environmental concerns to impact economic stability worldwide. Regions already facing economic fragility, such as Africa, are particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures. Although the continent contributes less than 5% of global carbon emissions, it experiences disproportionate impacts from climate change, including droughts, floods, storms, and heatwaves. […]
Kenya’s Hannington Kiplagat will represent the nation at the inaugural Africa eFootball Championship. The competition will be held in Casablanca, Morocco, from January 15 to 16, 2026. The event will take place at the Cathédrale Sacré-Cœur and will utilize the eFootball platform, published by Konami. Konami is the official video game partner of the Confederation […]
President William Ruto recently visited the Mt Kenya region, addressing concerns about his political standing within the area. He emphasized that his performance in office will be the primary factor in determining voter decisions ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a church service in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, Ruto dismissed claims of a strained […]
Nearly one million babies are stillborn in Africa annually, representing a significant public health challenge. These losses are often preventable, yet remain largely unrecorded and invisible, hindering efforts to improve maternal and newborn health. A recent report, “Improving Stillbirth Data Recording, Collection and Reporting in Africa,” provides the first continent-wide assessment of how African countries […]
A Japanese parliamentary delegation, led by Councillor Akiko Ikuina, recently visited the Port of Mombasa. The visit highlighted the long-standing and impactful partnership between Japan and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The relationship, fostered through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has spanned decades and focuses on capacity building, infrastructure modernization, and long-range planning to […]
The music retail chain Musica, once a dominant force in South Africa, ceased operations in 2021. At its peak, the franchise accounted for four in ten CD sales in the country, but the rise of online music platforms contributed to its decline. Early Beginnings The story of Musica began in 1963 with George Goosen, who […]
Fossil Fuel Production Plans Diverge from Climate Goals Recent reports indicate that many of the 20 countries producing 80% of the world’s oil, gas, and coal are planning to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels at rates that exceed what is considered safe for the climate, given the global goal of limiting temperature rise […]
Nigeria Seeks Victory in Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinal The Nigerian men’s national team is preparing for a quarterfinal match against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, taking place in Morocco. Former captain Segun Odegbami recently released a video message urging the team to play without fear and strive for victory. Recent Performances and […]
Kenya achieved a dominant performance at the World Cross Country Championships, Tallahassee 2026, held in Florida, USA. The nation secured the top position overall among 15 participating countries, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in distance running. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya praised Team Kenya’s achievements, highlighting the country’s strong showing and reaffirming its […]