Kenya woos Slovak investors at Nairobi forum

Audio By Vocalize Juraj Blanar Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic speaking during Kenya-Slovakia business forum in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The government has urged Slovakian investors to consider setting up businesses... Read more »

From stove to smoke: Households ration, swap to charcoal as cooking gas records 67% spike

Nigeria’s much-trumpeted clean cooking and domestic gas utilisation campaign is currently being threatened by the ongoing Middle East crisis and market supply issues, as vulnerable families are turning to charcoal following a... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – June 10, 2026

  Deadly Protest Erupts Over Proposed U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya A protest against a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Nanyuki, Kenya, turned deadly after clashes between police and... Read more »

Group calls for review of GMO approval in Nigeria

A coalition of environmental, agricultural, and civil society organisations has urged the Nigerian government to put on hold new approvals of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country. It is also asking... Read more »

Slovakia bets on Kenya as East Africa gateway in new framework

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 — Slovakia has identified Kenya as its strategic gateway to African markets, unveiling plans for a new bilateral trade framework. The European nation is seeking to deepen investment... Read more »

IMF cautions Nigeria over $5bn financing swap deal with UAE lender

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Nigeria over its proposed $5 billion Total Return Swap arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the structure could expose the country to hidden... Read more »

Nduva claims maiden Sunshine Development Tour title at Royal

Nyali Golf & Country Club professional Daniel Nduva produced a remarkable back-nine comeback to win the NCBA Royal Classic, the second leg of the 2026 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing,... Read more »

Court rulings threaten 2027 elections – INEC raises alarm

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned that recent court rulings affecting aspects of its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election could disrupt preparations for the polls... Read more »

Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang’ula tells Western residents

Audio By Vocalize National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says stronger political bargaining would enable Western to benefit more from government. [File, Standard] Kenya Kwanza leaders took the campaign for President William... Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: ICPC launches manhunt for ex-Minister Uche Nnaji

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has finally launched a search for a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over his certificate forgery scandal. The ICPC has... Read more »