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Audio By VocalizeUniversities have been challenged to move beyond academic publications and accelerate the commercialisation of research and innovation to create jobs, enterprises and practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges. …
Varsities challenged to turn research into jobs and enterprisesThe Standard
… In Africa, nearly 150 million people are living with mental health conditions, while access to decentralised and integrated care remains limited. …
How small lifestyle changes can boost your mental healthThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeImagine an Africa where all farmers have equal access and control of land, finance, mechanisation, knowledge and freedom to make key agricultural decisions. …
How women farmers can stabilise food systemsCitizen Digital
Kenya calls for coordinated green skills strategy to drive Africa's green economy By Citizen Reporter August 13, 2026 08:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Ch …
Kenya calls for coordinated green skills strategy to drive Africa's green economyCitizen Digital
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OPINION: To lead in E-Commerce, Kenya must get policy rightCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 13 – Nairobi’s skyline became a giant canvas on Thursday night as 500 drones took to the skies above Nyayo National Stadium, delivering a spectacular display celebrating Kenya-China relations and the growing ties between China and Africa. …
500 Drones Light Up Nairobi Sky in Spectacular Celebration of Kenya-China TiesThe Standard
… Gathered in Mombasa last week under the umbrella of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professionals argued that the winners will not necessarily be the largest ports, but the most adaptable ones, urging East Africa to take advantage of training, partnerships and g …
Shipping professionals urge ports' resilience to weather global headwindsThe Standard
… "So I find it interesting to see how it's going to look."Supplies of special viewing glasses were in high demand as a partial eclipse was visible for millions more in most of Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa. …
Solar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for SpainThe Standard
… that uphold rigorous engineering studies, solid feasibility analysis and comprehensive risk assessment are more likely to be completed on time, within budget and according to specifications," he said.With climate change increasing pressure on infrastructure systems across Africa …
State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planningCitizen Digital
EABC urges removal of trade barriers to unlock East Africa’s growth By Vincent Anguche August 11, 2026 09:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The East African Business Council (EABC) has ca …
EABC urges removal of trade barriers to unlock East Africa’s growthPresident Ruto hailed Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. Nairobi beat competition from London, Munich and Rome, with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe calling the decision "historic."
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President Ruto hailed Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. Nairobi beat competition from London, Munich and Rome, with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe calling the decision "historic."
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Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event. The decision was announced by World Athletics after a council meeting in Budapest.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, succeeding Ghana's Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee. The role places him at the heart of UN efforts to prevent conflicts and support peace processes across Africa and other regions affected by instability.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, becoming the first African host of the event. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday after a council meeting in Budapest, following competition from London, Munich, and Rome.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gailey Singh took overall honours at the 2026 Kenya Re Annual Corporate Golf Tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club on September 11, scoring 43 points. The event brought together golfers, insurance industry players and business partners, with Joseph Kamiri winning the men's category and Dorcas Njoroge the ladies' category.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Binance says African businesses are positioned to lead on agentic AI rather than catch up, citing the continent's history of leapfrogging technologies like mobile money. Industry research projects over 40% of enterprise applications will include task-specific AI agents by end of 2026, up from under 5% in 2025, with 72% of enterprise leaders already using or testing agents.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Houthis, an Iran-backed armed group belonging to Yemen's Zaidi Shia minority, have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and now control Yemen's Red Sea coast and significant northern territory including the capital Sanaa. The movement, also known as Ansar Allah and named after late spiritual leader Badreddin al-Houthi, rose in the 1990s in response to alleged sectarian discrimination against Zaidis in Yemen's impoverished north.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru Land Executive Joy Karwitha has been named Cyber Security Woman of the Year at the 11th Africa Digital Economy Awards 2026, recognizing her contribution and leadership in the cybersecurity sector. The award also highlighted the increasing role of women in technology and positioned Meru County as a hub for digital innovation and economic development.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Green Africa Foundation Chief Steward Dr Isaac Kalua Green presented Prince Albert II of Monaco with his new book, Come Back and Check, during a meeting reviewing cooperation between the two foundations on climate and conservation across Africa. The book challenges governments and corporations to measure tree survival rather than just planting numbers, applying a seven-point test to Green's own Plant Your Age campaign, which reports 981 million tree-growing contributions since 2011.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Novo Nordisk has introduced Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for obesity to the Kenyan market, both containing semaglutide but prescribed for different purposes and doses. The pharmaceutical company unveiled the medications at a scientific launch event in Nairobi, expanding treatment options available to eligible patients.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially launched Ozempic for type 2 diabetes management and Wegovy for weight management in Kenya. Experts note that the impact will depend on patient affordability and early diagnosis rates, as Kenya faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
12 September 2026 · Capital News →
Danish pharmaceutical Novo Nordisk has introduced Ozempic for type 2 diabetes management and Wegovy for weight management in Kenya, supported by healthcare provider training and patient support programs. A consultant physician noted that Africa has seen a 142 per cent rise in diabetes prevalence over the last ten years.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings' acquisition of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries, subject to conditions including that the merged entity reserve sufficient funds for liabilities and that at least 20 per cent of retail refrigeration space be reserved for non-EABL or non-Asahi branded products.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
As artificial intelligence takes over workplace tasks, project managers are being pushed to prove they can make decisions, lead people, and turn business plans into results. Employers are placing greater weight on leadership, judgement, and business understanding, with technical skills becoming outdated faster.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Africa must prioritize agriculture and trade to escape poverty and overcome aid dependency, citing former AfDB president Donald Kaberuka's view that the continent should "farm and trade" its way out of poverty rather than rely on external assistance.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uncontrolled populations of free-roaming dogs across Kenya expose communities to rabies, dog bite injuries, livestock losses, and environmental health risks. Rabies, spread mostly by infected dogs and almost always fatal once symptoms appear, is preventable through vaccination and treatable with timely treatment, yet remains a concern particularly for children.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Constitutional lawyer Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba left the stage during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference in Kisumu after organisers asked him to pause his speech to welcome Governor Anyang' Nyong'o. Lumumba said the interruption exemplified the problem he had been discussing about Africa's struggles.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNICEF reports that an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan learners experienced climate-related schooling disruption in 2025, with drought as the primary hazard. Globally, more than 171 million students across 106 countries had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures reaching unprecedented highs and western Europe experiencing its warmest summer. The UN warned that humanity must wean off fossil fuels or the planet will push deeper into uncharted territory.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market to boost air connectivity across Africa, citing poor intra-African connectivity as a constraint on tourism, trade, healthcare, education and humanitarian services.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is moving forward after a meeting with President William Ruto. Chivayo did not identify specific projects, companies involved, or agree on any concrete details.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa is seeking partnerships of mutual benefit and no longer accepting exploitative relationships, calling for investment pacts anchored on mutual gain to advance societies.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article discusses how Kenyan small and medium enterprises can scale their businesses across other African countries while retaining management control, using an example of an SME receiving its first international order from another African customer.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Boeing's 2026 Commercial Market Outlook projects Africa's commercial aircraft fleet will grow from 755 to 1,625 planes over the next 20 years, driven by rising passenger traffic expected to grow nearly six per cent annually. Of nearly 1,200 newly delivered aircraft, 870 will be single-aisle jets for domestic and regional networks, while cargo freighters are forecast to increase from 60 to 150.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a US$200 million climate adaptation finance mechanism targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda over 12 years, with at least 50 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women and 30 per cent youth.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's August trade surged, with exports rising 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, largely driven by global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology products. The strong trade follows China's historic 2025 surplus and comes ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A report from the Access to Medicine Foundation says generic pharmaceutical manufacturers are adapting to Africa's health needs by expanding medicine portfolios and investing in local manufacturing, but fragmented markets, unpredictable demand, and varying regulatory requirements across countries continue to limit their ability to expand access in underserved areas.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, aimed at strengthening transparency and monitoring foreign influence while protecting national interests. He made the remarks at a conference on critical infrastructure, warning that terrorism is evolving to target sophisticated systems and that Africa has become the global epicentre of terrorism.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →