Africa – Kenya News
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African startups secured approximately $3.1 billion in funding during 2025. This represents a notable increase from the $2.2 billion raised in 2024, as reported by Launch Base Africa on January 5, 2026. Funding Distribution by Country Kenya led all African nations in startup funding, attracting $933.6 million. South Africa followed with $625.7 million, and Egypt […]
The Kenyan Navy is now responsible for managing the MV Igor, also known as “Mashaallah,” following a High Court order. The court’s decision restricts any transactions involving the vessel. Deputy Registrar Evelyn Gaithuma of the High Court Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division issued the preservation order on Thursday, December 11, 2025, directing the Kenya Navy […]
Kenya faces a widening trade imbalance, presenting a challenge to policymakers aiming to stabilize the external account through export growth. The latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicates this ongoing issue. Trade Deficit Expansion Kenya’s trade deficit expanded to Sh435.6 billion in the three months ending September 2025. This represents a […]
At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, a significant decision was made regarding progress indicators for climate adaptation. Countries agreed on a new set of measures known as the “Belém Adaptation Indicators.” These indicators were developed through a two-year UN process and aim to provide a shared understanding of whether the […]
Agnes Ngetich secured a dominant victory at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 on Saturday, January 10. This win marked Kenya’s tenth consecutive senior women’s title in the event. Agnes Ngetich crowned new World Athletics Cross Country champion Ngetich, the 2023 Bathurst bronze medallist and 2024 Belgrade team gold winner, produced a commanding […]
The High Court of Kenya has ordered Kenya Power to proceed with a Sh6 billion smart meters contract awarded to a Chinese company, Hexing Technology. The court overturned a decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPRB) that had cancelled the contract. Court Ruling on Contract Cancellation The High Court found that the PPRB […]
Human rights activists from several African countries have voiced concerns regarding the fairness and transparency of Uganda’s upcoming General Election. The Pan African Solidarity Movement, representing these activists, has warned of potential suppression of the will of the people and called for urgent international attention to the electoral process. Concerns Regarding Electoral Violence and Intimidation […]
Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has acquired Mono, a provider of open banking infrastructure. The acquisition aims to enhance Flutterwave’s account-to-account (A2A) payment capabilities and foster a more interconnected financial ecosystem throughout the continent. The announcement was made on January 5. The move establishes open banking as a key component of Flutterwave’s […]
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) are set to conclude tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together numerous artists, industry professionals, and international guests for a celebration of African music and creative enterprise. The event has positioned Lagos as a central hub in the global music conversation. AFRIMA Week Activities AFRIMA Week began last Wednesday […]
The Trump administration announced its intention to withdraw the US from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 other international organizations. This move, detailed in a White House memorandum, states these bodies “no longer serve American interests.” Simultaneously, global oil prices fell slightly following a US operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, […]