KeNHA releases Ksh 4.3B to fast-track Mombasa-Kilifi road project

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has released Ksh 4.3 billion to the National Land Commission (NLC) for compensation of persons affected by Bagamoyo–Tanga–Horohoro road project. Funded by the African Development Bank,... Read more »

Construction sector adjusts to clinker levy on industry rebound

Audio By Vocalize The Export and Investment Promotion Levy was meant to promote local production of clinker, a key ingredient in cement production. [Fil,e, Standard] The construction sector is slowly adjusting... Read more »

Xi meets Trump, advocates for new chapter in China-U.S. relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting U.S. President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday, with both leaders pledging to enhance communication, manage differences, and pursue what Xi described as... Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Participates in the Inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya

The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr. Elias M. Magosi, participated in the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026 held from 11 to 12 May 2026 in... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Has ‘Even Bigger Responsibility’ in DR Congo Amid Volatility

Nairobi — President William Ruto has said Kenya and other East African nations carry an “even bigger responsibility” in stabilising the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the security situation in... Read more »

OPINION: Africa Forward Summit Must Move From Promises to Action » Capital News

The successful hosting of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi this week was significant in many ways. For the first time in more than five decades, the summit was held outside France... Read more »

Premature campaigns feeding corruption networks, says Ngirici

Audio By Vocalize Former Kenya Seeds chairperson Wangui Ngirici has criticised public officers who have joined in premature politics.[File,Standard] Former Kenya Seeds chairperson Wangui Ngirici has criticised public officers who have... Read more »

Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains

Audio By Vocalize Economist XN Iraki. [Screen grab] Kenya may leave the Africa Forward Summit with political gains for its leaders but little relief for struggling households, economist XN Iraki has... Read more »

From aid to enterprise: Refugee businesses expand East Africa’s economy

Audio By Vocalize A section view of IFO 2 refugee camp in Dadaab. Refugee-owned businesses are becoming part of local economies.  [File, Standard] For years, refugee conversations across Africa... Read more »

Africa: Guterres Highlights Africa’s Leadership in Speech to Summit in Nairobi

Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. The UN chief was speaking at the... Read more »