Nairobi, Kenya – A petition has been filed in court seeking to stop the Government of Kenya from selling 15 percent of its shares in Safaricom PLC to a private foreign entity. The petitioners argue that the move poses a threat to national security, data sovereignty, and public interest. Petitioners’…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo on Sunday for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States. The talks focused on key regional issues, including Gaza, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa,…
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected in Libreville next month as Gabon seeks technical support to implement a reform program aimed at stabilizing its economy. Reform Talks Intensify Although Gabon has not made a formal request for a loan, Finance Minister Thierry Minko told Reuters this…
More than 30,000 workers employed by four sugar companies have issued a strike notice over unpaid salary arrears and benefits amounting to Ksh.10.8 billion, raising fears of disruption in Kenya’s already fragile sugar industry. Union’s Position The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) General Secretary Francis Wangara…
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has confirmed that the country will temporarily step back from its G20 engagements during the United States presidency of the grouping, describing the move as a “temporary setback.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Thursday, Godongwana explained that the decision…
Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its dominance in the aviation sector by clinching multiple accolades at the Global SkyTeam Aviation Challenge Awards held in Copenhagen, Denmark. This marks the fourth time the airline has been recognised by the competition for its leadership in developing practical solutions that reduce environmental impact. Triple…
The ongoing war of words between Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk intensified on Wednesday, as O’Leary dismissed Musk’s idea of buying the budget airline and shrugged off the billionaire’s insults. The spat, which began over the installation of Starlink satellite Wi-Fi systems on Ryanair aircraft, has quickly escalated…
The inaugural UK-Kenya Business Forum was held in Nairobi on Thursday, January 22, 2026, bringing together more than 180 businesses and senior government officials from both countries. The landmark event, convened by the British High Commission Nairobi and the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya (BCCK), underscored the growing economic ties…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Paramount Bank Limited by Zenith Bank PLC, subject to conditions designed to safeguard employment. Employment Protection As part of the approval, CAK directed that Paramount’s 78 employees must be retained for at least 12 months…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed that second-hand clothes (mitumba) are here to stay in Kenya, emphasizing that the government has no plans to ban their importation. Speaking to the Nairobi Markets leadership at State House on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the President said Kenya’s position remains constant despite several countries…