- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Stakeholders in the startup ecosystem have called on successful entrepreneurs to pass on the knowledge and experience they have gained to new founders, to ensure the sustainable growth of the country’s start ups. According to data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics,…
- MAY 8 – The US central bank has warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have created “so much uncertainty” that it is unsure what to do about interest rates. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it would keep interest rates unchanged, despite pressure from Trump to lower borrowing costs…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection system designed to protect its mobile subscribers from fraudulent and unsolicited SMS messages. The service, which is available at no extra cost to users, automatically flags suspicious…
- MAY 8 – Foxconn, the maker of Apple’s iPhones, has announced plans to produce electric vehicles (EV) for Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors. Under the agreement in principle, a Foxconn joint venture will design and build cars in Taiwan for Mitsubishi. The companies say they expect the new model…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 — Kenya is grappling with a Sh1.36 billion ($10.5 million) funding gap for compensating victims of human-wildlife conflict, as the government rolls out a 19-day national awareness campaign to mobilize resources. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – VFS Global is partnering with enterprise software firm SAP SE to develop AI-powered digital tools aimed at improving cross-border mobility and citizen services for governments and diplomatic missions globally. The move sees VFS Global integrate SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 – The government is considering amendments to the Cyber Crime Act in a bid to combat the growing spread of misinformation online, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. Addressing concerns over the influence of digital platforms on public opinion, Mwaura stressed the…
- MAY 8 – Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is a collaboration between Walt Disney and local leisure and entertainment company Miral. Disney already has six theme…
- Editor’s note: Andrey Kortunov, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, was director general (2011-2023) and academic director (2024-2025) of the Moscow-based Russian International Affairs Council. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. MAY 8 –…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, MAY 8 – Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index (WTI) Report has identified the emergence of the “Frontier Firm”—a new kind of enterprise leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid human-agent teams to redefine productivity, talent strategies, and organizational structures. The…
- NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa’s heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO regional director for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the acquisition of Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Limited by Africa Travel Investments Limited. In the proposed takeover, the acquirer will take over 100 percent of Pollman’s entire issued share capital. Pollman’s, which was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 — At least 89 jobseekers from Bobasi Constituency are still awaiting placement in foreign jobs months after being shortlisted under a government-backed labour migration programme, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has said. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Labour…
- MAY 7 – The firm behind the Pegasus spyware has been ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m (£125m) for hacking 1,400 people in 2019. Pegasus is malicious software which can be installed remotely on mobile phones to access, among other things, people’s microphones and cameras. NSO Group, which sells the…
- TOKYO, May 7 (Xinhua) — The number of applications for public assistance across Japan rose to 19,078 in February, marking a 3.6-percent increase compared to the same month last year, official data showed Wednesday. This marks the second consecutive month that applications have exceeded year-on-year…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 – Kenyan professionals are increasingly prioritizing investments and long-term financial goals over short-term spending as bonus season kicks in, a new report by Standard Chartered Kenya shows. The 2025 Bonus Sentiment Report, developed in partnership with global research firm…
- MAY 7 – US and Chinese officials are set to start talks this week to try to deescalate a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will attend the talks in Switzerland from 9 to 12 May, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. US Treasury Secretary Scott…
- NAIROBI, Kenya — NIRAS Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, has officially concluded its landmark “Kia to 50” program—an initiative that has empowered high-potential SMEs to scale innovation, productivity, and sustainability. Speaking at…
- MAY 7 – The European Commission has published a “roadmap” outlining its plans to end Europe’s reliance on Russian energy in the coming years. Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027. “No more will we…
- NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7 percent in 2024, down from 5.7 percent in 2023, a government official said on Tuesday. Macdonald Obudho, director general of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), told journalists in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that growth was…
- MAY 7 – The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports. The British government said the “landmark” agreement, which took three years to reach, did not include…
- DAKAR, May 6 (Xinhua) — Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines said Monday that the country’s Sangomar oil field has produced and sold 3.8 million barrels of crude oil since its operation in early 2025. “The production of the Sangomar field continues to show strong performance with four…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Kenya’s private sector activities improved last month amid high customer demand that boosted sales. Latest Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows that the country’s PMI rose to 52 in April, an increase from 51.7 in March 2025. A PMI reading above 50…
- MAY 6 – Deliveroo, the food delivery app, has agreed to be taken over by US giant DoorDash in a deal valuing the business at £2.9bn. The combined company will have a presence in more than 40 countries serving about 50 million customers per month. The tie-up is also expected to provide fierce…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The High Court has ordered Worldcoin Foundation to permanently delete biometric data collected from Kenyans, citing violations of the country’s data protection laws. Justice Roselyne Aburili issued the ruling following a case filed by lobby group Katiba Institute, which…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 — Edukans Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Kisumu National Polytechnic to roll out a green skills curriculum targeting the textile and fashion industry, in a move aimed at fostering sustainability in technical and vocational training. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – The Kenyan government is turning to smart technologies and private sector partnerships to address long-standing issues in water access and infrastructure, ahead of a national conference set to explore sector reforms. Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation,…
- MAY 6 – The pace at 64-year-old Thirunavkarsu’s spinning mill in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state has noticeably slowed down. The viscose yarn – a popular material that goes into making woven garments – he produces, now sits in storage, as orders from local factories have dropped nearly 40% in the…
- By Shishir Gupta MAY 6 – Despite advancements in technology, many people in emerging economies are still unable to access global financial systems, send or receive payments and store wealth due to limited access to banking. According to the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), less than 37 percent of…
- MAY 6 – Barbie maker Mattel says it will put up the prices of some of its toys in the US as President Donald Trump’s tariffs increase its costs. The firm also says it will cut the number of products it makes in China for the American market. At the same time, car making giant […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Del Monte Kenya plans to add value to pineapple waste with the acquisition of Mananasi Fibre Limited (MFL). The deal, which was approved yesterday by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), saw the Thika-based firm acquire 100 percent of the issued share capital of MFL.…
- ISLAMABAD, May 5 (Xinhua) — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday a cut in the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11 percent with effect from May 6, citing easing inflation and improved economic indicators, said a statement. In its statement, the central bank said headline inflation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5, 2025 — Kenya Power has announced an ambitious plan to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next 12 months, as the utility firm intensifies efforts to support the country’s shift toward clean and sustainable mobility. The chargers…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has rolled out the Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety in Kenya aimed at regulating ICT products and services accessed by children and ensuring their online safety. The comprehensive policy framework lays out…
- MAY 5 – When José Luis Iguarán steps outside his home in La Guajira, northern Colombia, he is met with a line of 10 towering wind turbines stretching across the cactus-strewn terrain toward the Caribbean Sea. The Wayuu indigenous group, which Mr Iguarán belongs to, has lived on the arid peninsula…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 — Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on African nations to unite in transforming the continent’s food systems, warning that failure to act collectively will perpetuate cycles of poverty, dependency, and malnutrition across the region. Speaking at the…
- By Alice Ruhweza & Joost Guijt The Kampala Declaration milestone for Africa’s food systems MAY 5 – How Africa’s food systems advance is a choice that is coming into focus with the launch of the African Union’s Strategy and Plan of Action for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The Government has defended the entry of Chinese private investors into key sectors such as infrastructure and hospitality amid growing public concern over foreign dominance and the absence of strong local partnerships. Responding to criticism over Anhui Jiubao Electronic…
- MAY 5 – At the latest gathering of the senior diplomats of BRICS nations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out at the tariff and trade wars launched by Washington, saying that upholding multilateral trade rules is imperative. “If one chooses to stay silent and compromise, it will only…
- MAY 5 – Hubert Aiwanger, deputy minister president of the German state of Bavaria, warned of the risks from sweeping U.S. tariffs, emphasized the need for a rules-based global trade system, and voiced strong support for continued economic ties with China. BERLIN, May 4 (Xinhua) — Escalating trade…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Centum Re plans to construct over 10,000 housing units across the East African region through the support of KCB Bank. The subsidiary of Centum Investment Company Plc, which runs several projects in Vipingo, Entebbe, and Nairobi, will bet on the deal to boost its property…
- MAY 5 – US President Donald Trump says he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with nations around the world. Trump said he was authorising the US Trade Representative to start the process to impose the levy because America’s movie industry was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – The Katiba Institute and civil society partners have filed a petition at the High Court seeking to stop the National Assembly from proceeding with the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, citing constitutional violations and unnecessary public expenditure. Sponsored…
- MAY 4 – Taxi app giant Uber is now allowing passengers across most of the UK to pay in cash. Following trials, the cash payment option was this week extended to all UK cities, except London, where it is being reviewed. But individual drivers can still opt out of accepting notes and coins, partly if…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – AirAsia X, the low-cost arm of AirAsia, will stop Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi flights starting this September 1, 2025, over low demand. Customers who had booked flights after the expiry date will be refunded, the airline added. “Effective 01 September 2025, AirAsia X (flight code…
- MAY 3 – A statement by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, has reignited a long-standing question that has haunted Baringo and other parts of Kenya for decades: Who is funding, fuelling, and sustaining the unrelenting cycle of banditry? The question resurfaced…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – Alliad Kenya, a leading supply and logistics firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with environmental non-profit Nature Kenya to advance biodiversity protection and community-driven climate resilience across the country. The collaboration will focus on restoring…
- MAY 3 – Wall Street has clawed back losses incurred after President Donald Trump imposed global tariffs a month ago, capping the longest winning streak in two decades for US stocks. Shares saw gains for the ninth day in a row for the first time since 2004 after a better-than-expected jobs report…
- NAIROBI, May 3 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture on Friday announced a new policy recommendation, allowing all 142 tea factories nationwide to sell the commodity directly to the international market. Mutahi Kagwe, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 – Kenyans may soon feel the pinch at the pharmacy, market, and even in their power bills if a raft of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 sails through Parliament. The National Treasury, under Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is looking to widen the tax net by…
