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… Large-scale acquisitions across Africa are still largely driven by external capital. …
Kenya has talent to build big firms, why can't it own them?Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 — President William Ruto has called on European investors to invest in value addition and manufacturing in Africa rather than exporting raw materials for processing abroad. …
Ruto urges Belgian investors to shift to value addition and manufacturing in KenyaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has challenged European investors to abandon outdated perceptions of Africa as a continent dependent on aid and instead embrace it as the world's next frontier for growth, innovation, and investment. …
Ruto woos Belgian investors to KenyaCitizen Digital
… He also described Odinga as a man constantly in motion, whose focus remained fixed on Kenya, Africa and governance issues even in his final days. …
Dennis Onyango opens up on Raila’s last days and unfinished dreamsCitizen Digital
… According to the company, the model has enabled more than five million people across Africa and South Asia to access insurance coverage, with a significant proportion receiving insurance for the first time. …
Turaco wins innovation of the year award at African insurance awardsThe Standard
… More than just another international conference, the forum presents a unique opportunity for Kenya and Africa to help shape the future of agriculture from an African perspective.Agriculture remains the backbone of many African economies, and nowhere is this more evident than in K …
Why the 2026 World Farmers' Assembly is timely for AfricaCitizen Digital
Mudavadi says Kenya ready for Africa Forward Summit as Ruto, Macron co-host talks By Citizen Reporter June 06, 2026 11:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi will host the Africa Forwa …
Mudavadi says Kenya ready for Africa Forward Summit as Ruto, Macron co-host talksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFor decades, refugee response systems across Africa were built around emergency relief. …
Our refugee response must embrace green economyThe Standard
… In the Canary Islands on Thursday and Friday, Leo will meet migrants and the organisations helping them and will be joined by Sanchez to honour thousands of migrants who have died trying to reach Europe.The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become t …
Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrantsThe Standard
… Held under the theme Shaping the Future of Floriculture, the continent’s largest flower industry trade show attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of buyers from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and America. …
Rising costs take shine off annual flowers showcaseAn opinion piece argues that Kenya and the UAE are positioning themselves as technology leaders through AI investment, policy, and digital infrastructure. Kenya has launched a five-year national AI strategy requiring Sh152 billion and is advancing an Artificial Intelligence Bill before the Senate.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya and the UAE are positioning themselves as technology leaders through AI investment, policy, and digital infrastructure. Kenya has launched a five-year national AI strategy requiring Sh152 billion and is advancing an Artificial Intelligence Bill before the Senate.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto said his leadership is guided by divine purpose, declaring that God made him President to accelerate national development and strengthen Kenya's economic and social progress. Speaking at a fundraiser in Kajiado County, Ruto said his conviction motivates him to carry out his duties and dismissed criticism of his travel schedule.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said he will travel to France this week to attend the G7 Summit, where he plans to champion Africa's development agenda and advocate for reforms to the global economic order. Ruto cited Kenya's participation in major international forums as evidence of the country's growing diplomatic influence and defended his frequent foreign travel as necessary for Kenya's economic growth and global decision-making.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his packed schedule of foreign trips and local county tours, saying effective leadership requires active engagement both at home and abroad to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation. Ruto, who is expected to travel to France for the G7 Summit, dismissed criticism by insisting that hard work is necessary for Kenya to compete with countries that have achieved higher levels of development.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Middle East war has boosted demand for electric motorbikes in Kenya, where fuel imports are crucial. Electric boda-bodas (motorbikes) offer substantial savings—roughly 2,000 shillings ($15) daily compared to petrol bikes—helping operators in a nation where many workers earn barely $100 monthly.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched Shirikiana Sacco, a new cooperative financial institution aimed at expanding access to savings, affordable credit and investment opportunities. The President praised Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for his work on financial inclusion, noting the Hustler Fund has grown to Sh90 billion.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Somaliland has opened a new office in Taiwan and says it has the right to choose its own relationships, rejecting pressure from Beijing and Mogadishu to sever ties with the island. Somaliland and Taiwan established representative offices in each other's capitals in 2020.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, scheduled for July 9-10 in Nairobi, has been postponed due to ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances affecting international travel and participation. A high-level virtual session will proceed on July 9 instead.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
As Africa gains access to solar power, mobile phones, and digital devices, few countries have planned for managing electronic waste when these products break down or become obsolete. Africa currently contributes nearly five million tonnes of e-waste annually, with Kenya alone generating an estimated 50,000 tonnes per year.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis in The Standard argues that President Ruto's apology for the historical exclusion of Northern Kenya from national discourse reflects a broader postcolonial African challenge of building inclusive nations from borders drawn without regard for geography or identity, with reconciliation requiring acknowledgement of historical grievances.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Capital Group Limited has announced a strategic shift from traditional CSR initiatives toward a model focused on long-term and measurable social impact. Speaking at Strathmore University, Managing Director Simon Bargurei urged organisations to move beyond charitable activities and short-term campaigns to deliver sustainable change with transparency and accountability.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Prosecutors Association headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, urged African prosecutors to strengthen cross-border cooperation and rethink traditional approaches to combat technology-driven crime, including cybercrime, digital fraud, online exploitation, and virtual asset-related offences.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Artan was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, and UEFA's appointment was announced as part of a cooperation accord with the African confederation.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms in global governance systems, warning that the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement and shifting centres of power. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Ruto stressed that Kenya and Africa are active participants shaping emerging systems of cooperation rather than passive observers.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following escalating anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa, the first group of Nigerians was repatriated to Lagos on Thursday, with 262 passengers expected to land around 11:00 am, out of around 1,000 who have said they want to leave. Anti-immigrant gangs have marched through parts of South Africa demanding that people with no residency papers leave by June 30, forcing foreign nationals from their homes and prompting Ghana, Mozambique, and Malawi to also repatriate hundreds of their citizens in recent weeks.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
China used the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations at UNON to rally support for its Global Civilization Initiative, with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan calling for deeper exchanges among nations and civilizations to address geopolitical tensions. The event highlighted four proposals from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: promoting mutual respect among civilizations, deepening people-centered exchanges, balancing cultural heritage with innovation, and strengthening mechanisms for dialogue and mutual learning.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to build a competitive and inclusive economy that empowers women, youth and underserved groups, speaking at the third Africa Women Transformative Summit in Nairobi.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,000 cyclists, including 38 international elite riders from Africa, Europe and the USA, will compete in the second leg of the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series at Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha on Saturday, tackling 20KM, 60KM, and elite 111KM routes. The event doubles as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier, one of four such 2026 qualifiers in Africa.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Helsinki for a two-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, trade, investment, technology partnerships, and cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development. During his preceding Norway visit, Ruto met with Norwegian officials and businesses to advance Kenya-Norway cooperation on shipping, blue economy, and sovereign wealth fund management, resulting in Norwegian firms' commitment to recruit 120 Kenyan seafarers by end-of-year and 1,000 more by 2030.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian investors at a business forum in Oslo that Kenya offers clean energy, regional connectivity, and a young workforce as an attractive investment hub for expanding across Africa. The two countries are deepening cooperation in electric mobility, the blue economy, and fisheries, with bilateral trade currently at $54 million in 2025 but targeted to reach $500 million.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya, China and United Nations leaders called for greater dialogue among civilisations to promote peace, mutual understanding and sustainable development at the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations commemoration held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan highlighted China's commitment to the Global Civilization Initiative, which promotes mutual respect and people-centered exchanges.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya imports more than 3.1 million litres of South African wine annually, making it one of the largest destinations for South African exports in Africa. Wines of South Africa is positioning Kenya as a key growth hub, betting on a consumer base increasingly willing to pay for quality and experience.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The ocean, which regulates global climate and carries over 80 per cent of global trade by volume, receives disproportionately little financial support — only about 1 per cent of official development assistance among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. African coastline spanning more than 38,000km remains undervalued in development discussions despite supporting communities, industries and ecosystems critical to the continent's prosperity.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has allocated about Sh140 billion to support the expansion of United Nations offices in Nairobi, with the UN contributing Sh44 billion, as part of a broader Sh140 billion investment to modernize the Gigiri diplomatic enclave's infrastructure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government views the expansion as both a strategic diplomatic achievement and an economic opportunity to elevate Nairobi's global status.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Slovakia has identified Kenya as its strategic gateway to African markets and unveiled plans for a new bilateral trade framework, with the Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs announcing the commitment during the Kenya-Slovakia Business and Development Forum in Nairobi. The forum brought together 35 Slovak companies operating in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, IT, green energy and development cooperation, with KEPSA signing MOUs with Slovak and Kenyan investment agencies to institutionalise business collaboration.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has become the first country in Africa and second worldwide to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, receiving approximately USD 700,000 to conduct a comprehensive national assessment of climate-related losses over the past decade. The support will help quantify the economic and social toll of floods, droughts, and other climate-induced disasters to inform policy, planning, and future international climate support claims.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto told a business roundtable in Brussels that Africa should be viewed as an opportunity to harness rather than a problem to manage, citing the continent's natural resources, clean energy potential, arable land, and young population as key to global solutions on food, energy, climate, and democracy. He positioned Kenya as a critical hub and gateway for Africa, announced the launch of a Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce, and called for tripling Kenya-Belgium trade to USD 1 billion.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →