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Order a long-term news report on sub-Saharan Africa
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… Fragmented liquidity across domestic markets remains one of the constraints on capital-market development in Sub-Saharan Africa. …
Why connectivity sits at the heart of Kenya's growth agendaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Kenya’s economy expanded by an average of 5 per cent annually between 2022 and 2025, outperforming both the global growth average and Sub-Saharan Africa, Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Chris Kiptoo has said. …
Kenya’s Economy Grew 5pc Annually Between 2022 and 2025, Treasury PS SaysThe Standard
… Kenya is already regarded as one of the leading producers of potatoes in sub-Saharan Africa and the leading consumer in East Africa.Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said increased production over the next three years will be achieved through the adoption of modern techn …
Government targets to increase potato production to six million tonnesCitizen Digital
… According to the latest data from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the global lobby for mobile network operators, Sub-Saharan Africa processes roughly $1.4 trillion annually in mobile money transactions, solidifying its place as the definitive globa …
AI economic impact to surpass mobile money boom in Africa, tech leaders predictThe Standard
… In sub-Saharan Africa, the number reached about 935 million. Those who produce food and those who need to buy it are being failed by the same system. …
From farm to plate: The missing link in Kenya's food securityCapital News
… The congress is the first to be held in Sub-Saharan Africa, positioning Kenya to attract investment and partnerships in potato research, certified seed production, mechanisation, storage and value addition. …
CS Kagwe Opens World Potato Congress, Courts Investors to Replace ImportsThe Standard
… The congress, running from October 26 to 30, has attracted 1,000 delegates from 67 countries, surpassing its initial target of 600 participants from 60 countries.It is the first edition to be hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing together researchers, farmers, investors and indu …
Kagwe courts investors to unlock idle public landThe Standard
… In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden is particularly severe as diagnosis often comes when disease is already advanced. …
Mastectomy scars: Women reclaim dignity, confidence after losing breastsThe Standard
… Research from the World Resources Institute, covering 40 low- and middle-income countries, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa, found that every dollar invested in services such as early warning systems and disease surveillance can return up to US$68 in economic benefits.Resilienc …
As El Nino builds, East Africa's health systems can't afford to wait for the rainsCapital News
… Sub-Saharan Africa bears the heaviest burden The 2026 MPI report estimates that 1.2 billion people across 108 countries live in acute multidimensional poverty, representing 18.9 per cent of the population covered by the index. …
1 in 4 Kenyans lives in multidimensional poverty: UNDPKenya's next phase of financial-market growth depends on connecting digital systems to help investors access information, price assets and execute trades, according to an analysis of the region's economic momentum and need for modernised financial infrastructure.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's next phase of financial-market growth depends on connecting digital systems to help investors access information, price assets and execute trades, according to an analysis of the region's economic momentum and need for modernised financial infrastructure.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's economy expanded by an average of 5 per cent annually between 2022 and 2025, outperforming the global growth average of 3.5 per cent and Sub-Saharan Africa's 4.1 per cent, the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury said. Government revenue rose from KSh2.2 trillion in the 2021/2022 financial year to KSh3.2 trillion in the 2025/2026 financial year, and foreign direct investment doubled to US$3.2 billion in 2025.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Agricultural Cabinet Secretary announced a target to increase potato production from three million to six million metric tonnes over the next three years through adoption of modern technology, greater market access, and improved value chains. The sector currently contributes USD 400M to the economy and employs 3.5 million people.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Tech leaders predict that artificial intelligence's economic transformation will surpass the impact of the mobile money boom in Africa, and are calling on African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and renewable energy. Sub-Saharan Africa currently processes roughly $1.4 trillion annually in mobile money transactions, with Kenya's registered mobile money accounts reaching 94.2 million by June 2026.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's food insecurity stems not from production shortages but from middleman costs and inefficiencies in the supply chain between farmers and consumers, leaving producers with low margins and buyers unable to afford nutritious meals.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has opened the 13th World Potato Congress, the first held in Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting 1,000 delegates from 67 countries (Oct 26–30). Kagwe called on investors to expand potato processing, replace imported potato products with local alternatives, and unlock idle public land for commercial farming, noting that local supply meets about 40 per cent of Kenya's market while imports account for 60 per cent.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has urged investors to establish potato processing factories and commercialise idle public land to strengthen local production, noting that local output currently meets only about 40 per cent of demand for potato products. Speaking at the opening of the 13th World Potato Congress in Nairobi, Kagwe said expanding local processing would create employment and improve farmer incomes.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Women affected by breast cancer, including 53-year-old Mary Mwangi, gather at the Pinktober Women's Run 2026 in Nairobi to promote breast health, encourage early detection, and stand in solidarity with one another. Mwangi's cancer journey began in 2016 after initial misdiagnosis; further testing revealed spine cancer stage 3B.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
A strengthening "super" El Niño and warming climate are making East African weather patterns less predictable, with forecasts predicting above-normal rain and high temperatures in parts of the Horn. Health systems need accurate forecasts, financing, and political commitment to prepare mosquito control and clinic supplies before the season arrives.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
According to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, one in four Kenyans lives in multidimensional poverty, equivalent to approximately 13.75 million people based on 2022 household survey data. An additional 26.4 percent of Kenya's population is vulnerable to falling into deprivation, while 7.5 percent experience severe multidimensional poverty.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
According to a new UNDP and University of Oxford report, the number of people living in acute multidimensional poverty worldwide has risen for the first time since 2010, reaching 1.2 billion, with children accounting for 617 million and 83 per cent living in rural areas. The 2026 update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index shows 51.5 million more people are affected than in the previous update, highlighting overlapping deprivations in health, education and living standards.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
The World Bank estimates that 89 per cent of children in sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10, revealing a gap between school enrolment and actual learning. Education leaders are shifting focus from getting children into school to ensuring they acquire basic skills, with teacher training and support identified as key to closing the learning gap.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that food security in Africa requires more than production alone—it demands building domestic capacity across seed production, crop growing, preservation, processing, and distribution to ensure safety, availability, and affordability while achieving food sovereignty.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of community and civil society organisations from five African countries has called on governments, funders, and health-sector players to urgently scale up access to proven tools for preventing, detecting and treating pre-eclampsia and maternal anaemia. In Kenya, maternal mortality stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births—approximately 16 mothers dying daily—despite the availability of life-saving medicines and diagnostics.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African media leaders gathered in Cape Town at the 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators convening called for new approaches to artificial intelligence, revenue generation, and ownership of intellectual property, identifying sustainable revenue from African content, strengthened African ownership of IP and cultural narratives, and responsible AI adoption as key priorities for the industry.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African media leaders gathered at the 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators convening in Cape Town called for new approaches to artificial intelligence, revenue generation, and intellectual property ownership as digital technology reshapes the continent's media industry. Participants identified three key priorities: converting African content reach into sustainable revenue, strengthening African ownership of intellectual property and cultural narratives, and adopting AI responsibly while protecting editorial independence.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African publishers and creators are struggling to convert growing digital audiences into sustainable revenue as artificial intelligence reshapes the content industry, according to participants at Bloomberg's 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators meeting in Cape Town. The gathering called for greater African ownership of intellectual property and new monetisation methods that allow creators to capture more economic value while adopting AI responsibly.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the United Nations General Assembly, Tanzania and Rwanda have been commended for their efforts to combat maternal mortality. The article frames this praise through the personal story of a Kenyan man whose wife suffered life-threatening bleeding complications after childbirth.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
African Union member states accounted for nearly 178,600 maternal deaths and an estimated 1.18 million newborn deaths in 2023, representing 69 per cent and 51 per cent of global totals respectively. At UNGA 81, Africa is advancing a "Three Zeros" agenda—zero home deliveries, zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and zero unvaccinated children—to accelerate progress toward 2030 targets.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mawingu Foundation will host a high-level dialogue during the 81st United Nations General Assembly to explore how internet connectivity, reliable electricity and clinical technology can improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities. The event, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will bring together government leaders, healthcare practitioners, technology companies and financing institutions to discuss integrated infrastructure solutions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures have signed a partnership to unlock domestic and international capital for climate adaptation and resilience businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on early- and growth-stage enterprises that struggle to access finance.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Ivory Coast's capital struggle to find affordable housing despite economic growth, with a UN report showing Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest rate of rental unaffordability at 55 percent. Africa's urban population is expected to grow from 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, creating around 20 additional megacities with more than 10 million inhabitants.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two workers at Frankfurt airport died from malaria contracted from an Anopheles mosquito believed to have arrived on an aircraft. Six workers were infected in total; four were being treated in hospital, and the Robert Koch Institute identified the imported mosquito as the likely cause.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that water management must be central to Africa's agricultural transformation agenda, not peripheral. Only 6 per cent of cultivated land in sub-Saharan Africa is irrigated, while 90 per cent relies on rainfall, leaving farmers vulnerable to climate shocks and unable to feed the continent's projected 2.5 billion people by 2050.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
An agreement signed in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania and Uganda to develop a regional energy hub at the Port of Tanga could draw more than $20 billion in refining, storage, logistics and petrochemical investment, offering a strategic response to global energy supply vulnerabilities exposed by the February US-Iran conflict.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization and UNICEF report that only 40 per cent of healthcare facilities worldwide had toilets meeting basic sanitation standards, while 11 per cent have no sanitation services at all. The report, based on data from 70 countries, found significant regional variation, with only 23 per cent of facilities in sub-Saharan Africa providing basic services compared to 55 per cent in central and southern Asia.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women account for nearly 40 per cent of the 916 million people working in agri-food systems globally, and almost half in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their critical roles in agricultural biodiversity, decision-making, and household management, they farm under unequal conditions, with limited land ownership restricting credit access and enterprise expansion.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The US Senate has approved a two-year, four-month extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act, allowing duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports through December 31, 2028. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry said the extension provides predictability for manufacturers and protects the apparel sector, which represents 70 per cent of Kenya's total exports to the United States.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →