Africa: Trump Threatens to ‘Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries’ in Escalating Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

Nairobi — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” escalating his hardline immigration stance amid renewed attacks on Somali and other immigrant communities in... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Declares ‘New Era’ As Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway

Nairobi — President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya. President Ruto stated that the positioning... Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda’s private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country’s access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy inconsistencies, and escalating transit risks that continue to... Read more »

Hong Kong tower blocks fire death toll rises to 128 » Capital News

At least 128 people have died in a devastating fire that engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. A further 79 people have been injured in the city’s deadliest blaze in more... Read more »

Africa: News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we... Read more »

Chinese developers eye local financing as capital needs surge

Equity Bank managing director Moses Nyabanda meeting participants at the dinner attended by Chinese investors.[James Wanzala/Standard] Chinese real estate developers in Kenya are increasingly seeking stronger partnerships with local... Read more »

Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-elections

Homa bay MP Peter Kaluma is whisked away by security officials after violence broke out at Kasipul polling station. [Fle, Standard]  Violence and bribery claims disrupted by‑elections in several counties on Thursday,... Read more »

Experts: AI, entrepreneurship skills key to engineering’s future

Eng. Shammah Kiteme (left) the President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya presenting a gift to Caroline Wanjeri Kihara (right) the Director of Mortgage Business at KCB Bank, during the... Read more »

Africa: Trump Says South Africa Will Not Be Invited to 2026 G20 in Miami

Nairobi — President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, intensifying a diplomatic standoff that... Read more »

East Africa: Emirates’ Third Nairobi Flight Heats Up East Africa’s Skies

Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations in Kenya, the world’s largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, set to begin on 1 March 2026. The move will... Read more »