The Ethiopian military crossed into Kenya’s northeastern region of Moyale on November 22, causing considerable tension between the two countries, which analysts attribute to poorly manned borders and continued cross-border conflicts among communities. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) crossed as far…
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development says that it is well placed to negotiate for the 31-month-old Sudan war despite criticism that it had abandoned its primary role to the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The war in Sudan that…
Businessman and chairman of the Somali Welfare Party, Mohamus Muhammed Mohamud has entered the race for the presidential elections scheduled for May 2026. Mr Mahmoud is entering the race through the Somali Unity Candidates Council—a group of five parties that have come…
Kenya’s territorial integrity is under threat following the incursion of rebel Jubaland armed forces into the northeastern county of Mandera, posing a security threat to the region and causing despondency among residents. The Jubaland numbering hundreds, entered the Kenyan territory in July…
From mobile payments in bustling African cities to AI-powered investment platforms in Europe, fintech has never been more dynamic. In 2025, the sector isn’t just evolving, it’s reshaping how the world saves, spends, and secures money. A decade ago, fintech was described…
For 20 years, Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, has served as a platform for information and knowledge globally. While its free, collaborative, non-profit model has served it well over the years, the entry of other AI-assisted platforms and knowledge resources has come…
This August, the world’s largest celebration of free knowledge takes center stage in Nairobi, Kenya, as Wikimania 2025 marks its 20th anniversary. Hosted by the Wikimedians of Kenya User Group in collaboration with the East African Regional and Thematic Hub (EARTHub) and…
After diplomatic debacles involving Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now forced to issue regular quarterly diplomatic briefings to foreign missions to placate the country from a series of diplomatic blunders. While the…
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which stopped in Naivasha, will soon extend to the western region, covering 11 counties with the potential of linking 7 countries in the region. This came to light at the 3rd Seminar China-Africa Modernisation and SGR Economic Belt…
How continental banking institutions are unlocking trade and investment opportunities across East Africa and beyond. Africa now has the potential of having its own money system that could save the continent $5 billion per year, and reduce dependency of the US Dollar…
