Africa – Kenya News
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A new policy brief by NexGen Deutsche-Afrik (NEDEA) warns that Africa’s climate adaptation goals are at risk if systemic barriers facing women in agribusiness are not addressed. The report emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to support women, who constitute a significant portion of the agrifood workforce. The report, The Gender Lens in Climate-Resilient […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) committed substantial funding to various projects across Africa in 2025, focusing on key economies and smaller states. A significant portion of the investment targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and prioritized sectors like sustainable energy, transport, water, and health. Project Highlights Across Sub-Saharan Africa Flagship projects included blue economy development […]
Spotify data indicates a rising prominence of Kenyan artists among young listeners, alongside continued popularity of international musicians. Since entering the Kenyan market in 2021, Spotify has become a leading platform for digital music consumption, particularly among Gen Z audiences. Popular International Artists Kenyan users have consistently streamed global superstars over the past five years. […]
The Horn of Africa faces significant political violence and instability. This includes civil conflicts, actions by militias and Islamist groups, and insurgencies across the region, which generally encompasses Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. A wider definition, the Greater Horn of Africa, also includes Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan. Sudan Conflict A civil war in Sudan, […]
The Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 recognized businesses addressing critical social and economic challenges across the continent. The awards ceremony and associated summit took place February 25–26 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The 13th Africa Summit, organized by the Sankalp Forum, Intellecap, and Aavishkaar Group, convened over 1,000 experts, leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, […]
A recent survey by EY indicates a prevailing sentiment among financial services CEOs regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment. The survey, encompassing 240 financial services CEOs, suggests that AI is more likely to maintain or increase current headcounts than to reduce them. AI and Headcount Projections According to the EY survey, 60% […]
Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to face off in a Super Eights match on Sunday. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first. Team Lineup Changes Zimbabwe will be without pacer Richard Ngarava, who sustained a lower back injury. The team will depend on captain Sikandar Raza’s leadership and overall team unity. South […]
A Kenyan regulator has ordered GT Bank to pay approximately $257,000 (KES 33,180,000) and refund ASL roughly $102,000 (KES 13,211,285) in improperly levied charges. The ruling follows a complaint lodged by ASL, a diversified company serving the construction, electrical, and industrial sectors, alleging unfair handling of its credit facilities. Background of the Dispute ASL has […]
The Women’s African Nations Cup, scheduled to begin March 17, faces significant uncertainty. Morocco has stated it is unable to host the competition on the originally planned dates. Concerns are growing regarding the lack of official confirmation and preparatory work for the tournament, which is less than three weeks away. The Confederation of African Football […]
Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi received a unanimous vote of confidence from the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee, according to recent reports. The committee acknowledged a significant increase in the county’s own-source revenue, doubling from Sh2.79 billion to Sh5.45 billion. Own-Source Revenue and County Governance Counties rely on own-source revenue (OSR) to supplement funding allocated by […]