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Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya secured a second consecutive victory at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon in Japan on Sunday. The race took place in Nagoya, a city where Chepkirui previously achieved success. Race Results Chepkirui finished the race in 2:21:54, securing first place. Sayaka Sato of Japan finished second with a time of 2:21:56, and Ainalem […]
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, will lead a new West African research consortium focused on the health impacts of climate change. The initiative is supported by £20 million in funding from the Wellcome Trust, a global biomedical research charity. The funding is part of a larger £60 million […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Africa’s largest banks have recently raised a significant amount of loss-absorbing debt as part of a new regulatory framework. This framework aims to ensure lenders can be recapitalized without requiring taxpayer bailouts. Bank Rescue Rules South Africa’s new bank-resolution regime mandates that systemically important lenders maintain a buffer of debt that can be written […]
A court has ruled against Buzeki Enterprises in a debt dispute with I&M Bank. The case stemmed from a business transaction involving the purchase of trucks and trailers. Background of the Dispute Buzeki Enterprises agreed to purchase over 100 trucks and trailers from RT (East Africa) Ltd. and issued promissory notes totaling Sh864.7 million to […]
The World Bank has pledged $400 million to Lesotho to promote inclusive growth within the nation. The commitment aims to bolster human capital development and increase employment prospects. This financial support is intended to facilitate programs focused on enhancing education and skills, alongside fostering an environment conducive to business growth and private sector involvement. Education […]
Kenya’s football clubs were active during the January 2026 transfer window, with players moving both to and from the country. FIFA’s January Transfer Snapshot 2026 provides a global overview of transfer activity, including details on spending and player movement. Kenyan Transfer Activity During the January 2026 transfer window, 30 players joined local Kenyan clubs, while […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presented an overview of Kenya’s healthcare system and the legislative roadmap for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) during the 2026 Legislative Retreat of the National Assembly. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula presided over the event. Social Health Authority Progress The Social Health Authority (SHA) has registered over 29 million Kenyans. A total […]
Kenya is facing a worsening food security crisis, with over two million people affected by a severe drought. The situation is characterized by rising malnutrition rates, increased disease risks, and disruptions to healthcare access. The drought is attributed to an unusually dry October to December 2025 rainy season, which saw rainfall levels reach only 30 […]