(KISUMU) – Kenya is facing a sharp rise in food prices and increased pressure on government finances as a result of the widening economic fallout from the Iran conflict, a new global report warns. The analysis, released this weekend, indicates that fragile economies across the region are set to absorbContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya has strengthened its position as one of East Africa’s relatively stable nations, overtaking Tanzania in the latest Global Peace Index rankings, even as experts warn that growing regional conflicts and economic pressures could threaten future gains across the neighbourhood that includes South Sudan. The newly released GlobalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – For South Sudanese entrepreneurs and students seeking to travel abroad for trade, study or medical care, the rising cost and complexity of visa applications across Africa has become a pressing business concern. An investigation into VFS Global, the Indian outsourcing giant that manages visa processing for 71 governmentsContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Tax authorities across East Africa are under growing strain to fund larger national budgets for the 2026/2027 financial year, even as revenue collections fall and fiscal gaps widen across the region. Finance ministers presented their spending plans on Thursday, each seeking to raise more money at home whileContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – Rwanda’s tea sector has extended its lead at the Mombasa Tea Auction, a development that offers useful lessons for South Sudan as it works to build a non-oil export economy. According to the latest market data, Rwandan tea sold at an average of $2.81 per kilogramme, outperforming Kenya’sContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – CIC Insurance Group Plc, a regional insurer with operations in South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda, has attracted fresh investor attention after its shares remained close to recent highs on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), reflecting growing interest in East African financial stocks. The Nairobi listed insurer closed tradingContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Africa has become one of the most contested arenas in the global struggle for influence, with disinformation emerging as a central tool used by major powers to shape public opinion, weaken trust and advance strategic interests. Analysts say the continent is no longer just a stage forContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Dozens of Kenyan nationals and other African citizens have been drawn into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine under misleading promises of employment, according to family accounts and official reports. Investigations suggest many were recruited with offers of work abroad, only to find themselves in militaryContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Two police officers allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a 20 year old man in the Mukuru Kwa Njenga residential area have been ordered to remain in custody for 14 days. Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus appeared before the Milimani Law Courts onContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The resignation of Eliud Owalo from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President on Sunday has increased the number of high profile politicians distancing themselves from the administration of President William Ruto. This trend has prompted questions regarding the true motivationsContinue Reading
