UN development conference backs innovative ways to boost climate finance

As climate change impacts worsen and aid budgets fall, leaders gathered in Spain for a UN conference on funding sustainable development this week threw their weight behind innovative tools such as taxes on extreme wealth, levies on polluting...

Report Reveals Sectors Kenyans Are Investing Their Money

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors were the biggest drivers of Kenya’s economy in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The three sectors recorded a growth of 6.0 per...

NASDAQ listed DeFi company expands in the Middle East, UAE

DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, has expanded its operation into the GCC and MENA region. The registration of DEFI DMCC includes offices in Jumeirah...

Academic Questions Viability of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Plan

Kumasi Technical University lecturer Dr. Samuel Afriyie has challenged the feasibility of Ghana’s newly launched 24-Hour Economy initiative, citing global implementation challenges and demanding detailed financial justification. During a verified...

African bishop slams ‘outdated, biased’ global finance system

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Nigerian Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto says the global financial system is outdated and failing people,” particularly in Africa. The bishop’s comments to Crux came in the wake of the Jubilee Report published recently by...

Nigerian and Ugandan currencies could gain

KAMPALA: The Nigerian and Ugandan currencies are seen advancing in the next week to Thursday, while Kenya’s, Ghana’s and Zambia’s are expected to be broadly stable, traders said. Uganda Uganda’s shilling is expected to strengthen thanks to limited...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

From the Congo to Kenya, timber trafficking is flourishing

The timber yard in Kasindi. Photo by Ghislain Mbakulirahi. Used with permission. This article was first published on Icicongo on June 21, 2025. It was republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement. In East Africa, a lack...

Electrification offers Nigeria a chance to transform trade

A new white paper by APM Terminals (APMT) and international consultancy Systemiq highlights a unique opportunity for Nigeria to electrify its containerised trade at scale. The report suggests that Nigeria could bypass fossil-powered infrastructure...

Unlocking Africa's Energy Future: The Role Of Nuclear Power And Innovative Financing

(MENAFN- APO Group) For many African nations, the challenge of energy access remains a significant barrier to development. However, a crucial conversation is gaining momentum: the pursuit of sustainable and reliable energy through nuclear power....

Kenya Cup gives Barasa chance to save poor season

Kenya Prisons coach Josp Barasa reacts against KCB Bank during their Kenya Volleyball Federation KVF Finals and Playoffs at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on June 08, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After a dull 2024-2025 that saw them finish...

Counterfeit goods in Kenya costs KSh800B in lost revenue

Counterfeits goods and products Cost Kenya KSh800 Billion Annually, Survey Reveals NAIROBI — Kenya is losing more than KSh800 billion every year to counterfeit goods, with fake medicines, agricultural inputs, and personal care items flooding the...

5th India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit set for Nairobi this month

The fifth edition of the India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 17-18. Hosted by the India Africa Business Network (IABN) in collaboration with Kenya Investment Authority, India Kenya Business...

Starlink Resumes Sign-ups in Nairobi After 7 Months

Elon Musk-owned satellite internet provider Starlink has resumed new subscriptions in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and surrounding counties. The seven-month freeze began in November 2024 and affected areas such as Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and...

Kenya’s economy slows down on weak industrial activity, climate shocks: AfDB

Birth registrations drop sharply as Kenya’s fertility rate falls

Kenya is witnessing a dramatic decline in birth registrations and fertility rates. Official data shows a sharp drop in the number of birth certificates issued over the past two years—a trend that experts say could signal long-term demographic and...

I&M Foundation Five-Year Impact Shows How Quiet Partnerships Can Drive Real Change in Kenya

Not every organization marks its five-year anniversary with fanfare. Some let their work speak for itself. I&M Foundation falls squarely in that second group. Since 2020, the Foundation has quietly supported projects that don’t chase headlines—but...

Mass Job Losses Loom as Ruto Closes 1,000 Businesses

President William Ruto has claimed that the government has closed over 1,000 health facilities in the country in an ongoing crackdown. In a statement after engaging with Kenyans living in the United Kingdom on Thursday, July 3, President Ruto said...

Govt Begins Mobile Money Payouts for a Section of Kenyans

The government has released over Ksh60 million in compensation for losses related to human-wildlife conflict in Kilifi County. According to a statement released by the Kenya Wildlife Service on Wednesday, this compensation will significantly...

Video: Kenyan-Indian man breaches William Ruto's security for selfie in London

President William Ruto engaged Kenyans in the UK during a lively and candid public forum, where he addressed key development issues The visit sparked a moment that drew widespread attention and online buzz after a video captured an unexpected...