Political tensions are rising in Nyakach Constituency as three senior leaders position themselves for the Kisumu governor’s seat in 2027, prompting elders to call for unity to avoid splitting the vote. Deputy Governor Mathew Owili, Senator Tom Ojienda, and Nyakach Member of Parliament Aduma Owuor have all declared interest in succeeding Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, setting…
NCBA Group Plc reported a 7% rise in full-year 2025 profit after tax to KSh 23.4 billion, underscoring resilience as the lender moves closer to a partial takeover by Nedbank Group. The bank’s profit increased from KSh 21.9 billion in 2024, driven largely by a sharp rise in interest income. Net interest income climbed 28%…
Senegal has lodged an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport seeking to overturn a decision that stripped the country of the Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. The Swiss-based tribunal confirmed it had received the appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football and the…
Sudan has accused neighboring Ethiopia of backing a paramilitary offensive that led to the capture of a strategic border town, intensifying tensions in an already devastating war. Sudanese authorities said Wednesday that the Rapid Support Forces, alongside allied groups, seized control of Kurmuk, a key town near the Ethiopian border in Blue Nile state. The…
Uganda is facing mounting revenue losses after fresh evidence emerged linking a major gold exporter to large-scale tax evasion through under-declared shipments. Documents from the Uganda Revenue Authority show that Thaba Investments Limited may have failed to fully declare gold exports between January 2022 and January 2026, raising concerns about oversight in one of the…
Uganda’s top military commander has declared his nation stands ready to join the fight on Israel’s side if its survival faces existential threat from Iran, injecting an unexpected African voice into the escalating Middle East conflict. Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, made the pledge in a…
Kenya has announced plans to construct its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County, marking a major shift in the country’s long-term energy strategy aimed at lowering electricity costs and boosting economic growth. The announcement was made by President William Ruto during the International Conference on Nuclear Energy 2026 held at the Kenyatta International Convention…
The African Union has appointed former Tanzania president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening peace, diplomacy and regional stability efforts. The appointment was announced by African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who said Kikwete will play a central role…
Namibia has rejected licence applications from satellite internet provider Starlink, citing failure to meet key ownership and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released Wednesday by the country’s communications regulator. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia said the company did not satisfy all legal conditions required to operate in the southern African nation. A notice…
Kenya is intensifying efforts to attract foreign investment through a new package of tax incentives and regulatory reforms aimed at securing more than USD 2.5 billion in commitments. President William Ruto unveiled the measures during the 2026 Kenya International Investment Conference, outlining a strategy focused on practical policy changes, faster approvals and improved business conditions….
