Nairobi to Host East African Business and Investment Summit 2026
The East African Business and Investment Summit and Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24 to 25 February, organisers have […]
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Kenyan Intelligence Report Alleges 1,000 Citizens Duped Into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Kenyan intelligence report presented to Parliament on Wednesday alleges that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with […]
Interpol Operation Nets 651 Cybercrime Arrests Across Africa, €38 Million Extorted in Two Months
Interpol, in collaboration with Police forces across sixteen African nations, reported Thursday that it has arrested 651 individuals in a two-month operation targeting major cybercrime […]
Kenya: Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi’s JKIA as Authorities Activate Contingency Plans
Kenyan aviation authorities on Monday, February, 16, moved to reassure travellers after a workers’ strike disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), causing delays […]
Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 8.75 per cent from 9 per cent, citing declining inflationary pressures. The […]
Ethiopia and Kenya Conclude First Joint Defense Committee Meeting
The First Ethio‑Kenya Joint Defense Committee (JDC) meeting, held at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, concluded successfully, with officials reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral […]
African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]
Kenya Central Bank Urges Caution Over Cash Flower Bouquets as Valentine’s Day Nears
Kenya’s financial regulator has sounded a cautionary note as Valentine’s Day approaches, warning against the growing trend of creating cash flower bouquets and other celebratory […]
Kenya: Moody’s Upgrades Kenya’s Credit Rating, Citing Improved Liquidity and Lower Default Risk
Global ratings agency Moody’s upgraded Kenya’s sovereign credit rating to B3 from Caa1 and revised the outlook to stable, citing a significant reduction in near-term […]
CAF Resets AFCON Calendar, Confirms 2028 Tournament and Unveils African Nations League
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has announced over the week-end a strategic recalibration of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) calendar following the 2025 tournament in […]