Kenya tea exports have slowed sharply after shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict left millions of kilograms of tea stranded at the port of Mombasa, dealing a blow to one of the country top foreign exchange earners. About eight million kilograms of tea have remained stuck in warehouses for weeks, according to the East…
African governments are implementing sharp fuel price increases as the Iran war disrupts global oil supply, pushing costs higher and raising inflation concerns across the continent. Many African countries depend heavily on imported petroleum products, leaving their economies vulnerable to global supply shocks and price volatility. As crude oil prices rise, governments are under pressure…
Tanzania main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has formally urged the African Union to rescind the appointment of former President Jakaya Kikwete as High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, citing concerns over impartiality and democratic credibility. In a letter addressed to AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,…
South Africa’s two time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she will continue to oppose a newly introduced gender testing policy by the International Olympic Committee, arguing it undermines women rights and dignity in sport. The International Olympic Committee last week announced a framework that could standardize eligibility rules for female athletes across Olympic sports. The…
Somalia federal army has taken control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest state, prompting the resignation of the regional leader and escalating political tensions ahead of national elections. The takeover marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the federal government in Mogadishu and the Southwest administration, exposing ongoing divisions within Somalia’s fragile federal…
Kenyan long distance runner Albert Korir has been handed a five year ban after admitting to the use of a banned performance enhancing substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Monday. The 32 year old, who won the New York City Marathon in 2021, tested positive for a synthetic form of erythropoietin during out of…
President Faustin Archange Touadera was sworn in on 30 January 2026 for a third term, extending his rule after constitutional reforms removed term limits and lengthened presidential mandates. The ceremony held at a stadium in the capital Bangui drew about 20,000 spectators and several African leaders, highlighting the regional importance of the event. Among those…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched a nationwide mass voter registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections marking a critical step in the country democratic process. The commission urged eligible citizens to register in large numbers saying voter participation remains a constitutional right and a cornerstone of democratic governance. Political stakeholders including…
Survivors and families affected by the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi have renewed their push for compensation, moving their case to the Court of Appeal after a High Court dismissal. The group, represented by Kituo Cha Sheria, argues that the Kenyan government failed in its duty to protect citizens despite prior intelligence…
Kenya domestic debt has reached a record KSh7.14 trillion as of 20 March, reflecting increased reliance on local borrowing amid limited access to external financing. Data from Central Bank of Kenya shows the figure rose from KSh7.05 trillion in February and KSh6.86 trillion at the end of December 2025, highlighting a sharp rise within a…
