In a continent brimming with untapped potential and resilient spirit, Africa’s development landscape in 2025 paints a picture of remarkable strides amid persistent challenges. As the world grapples with economic uncertainties, climate crises, and geopolitical shifts, the continent’s frontrunners are not just surviving—they’re thriving. Drawing from the latest Human Development Index (HDI) data released by […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The East African Community (EAC) has delivered its most impressive quarterly trade performance in recent years, with total trade volume soaring by 28.4% year-on-year to reach USD 38.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to the latest EAC Trade and Investment Statistics Bulletin. The figures, presented at the 47th Meeting […]
In a welcome move for Kenyan motorists and households amid fluctuating global energy markets, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a modest reduction in fuel prices for the month of September 2025. Effective immediately from September 15, 2025, the pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have been adjusted downward, offering […]
In a powerful and thought-provoking address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) during the 2025 Annual Leadership Lecture, former South African President Jacob Zuma issued a bold call for African nations to adopt a single currency. This visionary proposal, aimed at fostering economic independence and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, has sparked […]
In a groundbreaking move to streamline trade processes and bolster Kenya’s economic framework, the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have signed a transformative Service Level Agreement (SLA) aimed at enhancing the efficiency of sea cargo clearance. The agreement, formalized at the NBA Headquarters in Nairobi, marks a pivotal milestone in […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Jambojet, Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to strengthen its operations on the Kisumu-Nairobi route with the addition of a ninth aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, slated to arrive next week. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing passenger demand and enhancing connectivity in one of its key markets. Scaling […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump have engaged in a highly publicized feud that has spilled across social media platforms, blending policy disputes, personal insults, and explosive allegations. What began as a disagreement over economic policy has evolved into a bitter clash, drawing widespread attention and […]
•The Facility is Estimated to Cost 1.04 Billion Shillings and is Expected to Boost Regional Economy The construction of a Sh1.04 billion ultra-modern market in Embu Town is steadily progressing, marking a significant milestone in efforts by the national government to revamp trade infrastructure and improve livelihoods. Now 45 percent complete, the three-story facility is […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
Leaders of coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a County have raised strong objections to the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), a recently introduced model that facilitates direct payment to coffee farmers. While acknowledging and supporting ongoing reforms in the coffee sector, the leaders argue that DSS undermines the critical role played by cooperative societies and threatens […]
