Ruto’s state visit cements US-Kenya relations
President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States in May signalled a major expansion in bilateral engagement between Nairobi and Washington. Notably,
Markets nervous as deadly Kenya tax revolt continues
Markets have reacted with nervousness to the violence and political instability in Kenya. Kenya has become embroiled in nationwide riots that have reportedly
South Africa’s historic unity government unveils first cabinet
South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) has unveiled its first cabinet after the ANC and the Democratic Alliance (DA) broke the deadlock
Kenya fiscal reforms may have to be softened after tax revolt violence
Kenyan President William Ruto may have to give up on his goal of a balanced budget by 2027 after an unprecedented revolt against
Kenya’s Ruto rethinks debt problem after tax plans scuttled
President William Ruto’s recent efforts to raise around $2.6bn through tax increases failed after scores of protestors were killed in demonstrations across the
What will the UK’s new Africa strategy look like?
“In Africa, the UK government has no coherent strategy, failed to show sufficient support over Covid-19, has consistently missed its commitments to climate
Give youth a seat at the table to save SDGs
The African Youth Consultative Forum on the Summit of the Future, a preparatory event aimed at galvanising the participation of the African youth
Majority of Nigerian two-wheelers could be electric by 2040
More than 60% of two-wheeler vehicles sold in Nigeria could be electric by 2040, according to a report published last week by the
Kenya leads Africa in deployment of mini-grids: Here’s how it has affected employment in the country
Mini-grids are pivotal for bridging energy gaps in rural Africa. Kenya is at the forefront of African mini-grid deployment, as reported by IRENA’s
Ruto secures jobs for 250,000 Kenyans in Germany
Germany has agreed to welcome 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers from Kenya as part of a targeted labour migration deal in Europe’s largest
