Non-oil Exports as Fulcrum of Sustainable, Diversified Economy

James Emejo writes that  federal government must sustain the current growth momentum in the non-oil sector which has contributed to stabilising the macroeconomy in recent times Non-oil exports, comprising goods and services... Read more »

Kenya and Uganda Look to Youth, Technology to Boost Tourism

Kampala — East Africa’s tourism industry is set to take center stage as Uganda and Kenya prepare to host the 4th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition from 27th to 28th October... Read more »

Why senators saved Governor Mutai once again

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai and his lawyers arrive for his impeachment hearing at the Senate Chambers, Parliament, Nairobi on August 29, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Governor Eric Mutai was second time... Read more »

NRC MD names assaulted NTA journalist ambassador for media advocacy

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has named the assaulted journalist, Ladi Bala, as Ambassador for Media Advocacy. Opeifa announced the honour during a press conference... Read more »

A bike accident was the breaking point for Oluwaleke Fakorede

Oluwaleke Fakorede’s story begins on a grim note. On a random weekend in July 2022, after visiting friends in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria, he rode home on his superbike, the sun warming his... Read more »

Rethinking Migori’s Political Culture » Capital News

Societal, sociopolitical and economic issues only become recognised as public problems when they are talked about—when discourse frames them as urgent and in need of solutions. In a country where political competition... Read more »

The untold story of two notorious terrorists captured by Nigerian govt

On 16 August, the Nigerian government announced it had captured two leaders of Ansaru, an al-Qaeda franchise in Nigeria—but little is known about these bigwigs. In this report, we profile them based... Read more »

Britain’s energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on

Statkraft Head of Zero Carbon Grid Solutions Guy Nicholson stands by a flywheel at Statkraft’s new Greener Grid Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on August 7, 2025. [AFP] Britain’s... Read more »

Businesses urged to levearage NEWTRAL AI-enhanced ESG for sustainability, others

The need to provide a platform for companies and consultants that revitalises sustainability implementation, data collection and reporting in order to empower businesses to move from intention to action, and from action... Read more »

Why number of pension schemes has dropped

Times Tower and CBK Pension Towers Hrambee Avenue Nairobi.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] The latest data from the pensions regulator shows a drop in the number of schemes to 951 as the value of assets under... Read more »