Africa – Kenya News
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A $972 million initiative, backed by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), has been launched to address youth unemployment in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs Program (SET4Jobs) aims to equip 18 million young people with improved education and job-ready skills by 2034. The program seeks to drive job […]
South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) CEO Dr Siyabonga Madlala expressed cautious optimism regarding the future of Tongaat Hulett in a recent interview with FORBES AFRICA. Discussions are currently underway among key stakeholders. Tongaat Hulett’s Potential Closure Madlala stated that all stakeholders are in agreement that Tongaat Hulett should not cease operations. He indicated receiving […]
Oscar Ntambi and Nikhil Sachania recently concluded a test session in Kenya as they prepare for the Safari Rally Kenya. The rally is scheduled to take place in Naivasha from March 12–15. Test Session in Naivasha Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi traveled to Kenya over the weekend to conduct a crucial test session. The session […]
Suno, an AI music creation platform, has reached an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $300 million, according to a recent LinkedIn post by CEO Michael Shulman. The platform, launched two years ago, has been used by over 100 million people globally, ranging from music enthusiasts to established artists. Financial Performance Suno’s reported $300 million ARR […]
Kenya has been recognized as one of the most innovation-ready economies in Africa, ranking second only to South Africa. The 2026 Innovators Business Environment Index from StartupBlink places Kenya 68th globally out of 125 countries, with a score of 48, while South Africa holds 61st place with 52 points. Nairobi’s Startup Density Nairobi is at […]
Police in Kenya have arrested a man accused of being involved in a human trafficking scheme that lured Kenyans to Russia with false promises of work, only for them to end up fighting on the front lines of Ukrainian battlefields. The arrest follows a Kenyan intelligence report revealing that over 1,000 citizens were trafficked for […]
Nigerian banks contributed significantly to the fastest growth among emerging markets during the first half of 2025, according to a recent report by Fitch. This growth was largely driven by an increase in interest income. The report, released Tuesday, indicated that African banks experienced a notable rise in net interest margins compared to other emerging […]
A technical error is preventing access to certain applications and websites. Users are currently unable to connect to the servers hosting these online resources. The issue appears to be related to server connectivity problems, potentially due to high traffic volume or a configuration error. Users are advised to attempt accessing the site again at a […]
Forms for location and postal information are available. Users can select their state or territory from a dropdown menu, which includes options for United States states, Canadian provinces, and U.S. territories. State/Territory Selection A dropdown menu allows users to choose their state or territory. Options include all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. […]
The Kenyan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were set to meet in February to finalize a governance strategy aimed at combating systemic corruption. This corruption is seen as a significant factor hindering economic growth within Kenya. The IMF has reportedly emphasized the need for a credible anti-corruption plan from the Kenyan government as […]