Top 10 African Countries with the Best Access to Foreign Exchange in 2024
In 2024, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index revealed some significant developments in Africa's financial markets, particularly with regard to foreign exchange access. As economic growth and...
Raila’s AUC Chair Bid Advances as 28 Votes Secured
Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chair position has gained significant momentum. According to the campaign secretariat, the former Kenyan prime minister has secured strong support ahead of...
Germany Jobs Fraud Warning: Kenyans Advised to Beware of Scams
Germany Jobs Fraud Cases Increase
Germany jobs fraud has become a growing concern for Kenyans seeking employment opportunities abroad. Many job seekers have fallen prey to fraudulent recruitment agencies promising well-paying...
Malawi Troops Withdrawal Begins as Chakwera Orders Military Exit
Malawi has officially started the process of withdrawing its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Lazarus Chakwera issued an order directing the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) to begin...
Kenya Confident in Haiti Mission Funding Despite US Aid Freeze
Kenya has assured that the funding for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti remains sufficient despite the United States pausing its financial contributions. National Security Advisor Ambassador Monica...
US Halts Haiti Mission Funds
The US government has decided to freeze over $13 million allocated to the Kenya-led Multinational Security Mission in Haiti. This move follows President Donald Trump’s directive for a 90-day review of foreign aid, leading to...
USAID Recalls Global Staff in Sudden Policy Shift
USAID has announced a major decision to recall all its global staff, placing them on administrative leave. This move follows sweeping policy changes that significantly impact the agency's operations worldwide.
The recall will...
Chris Martin Returns to Kenya After Six Years
Chris Martin is back in Kenya, and his arrival has sent waves of excitement among his fans. The multi-award-winning Jamaican artist is set to perform at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on February...
Kakamega Gold Mine Tragedy: Rescuers Race to Save Trapped Miners
Rescue Efforts in Kakamega Gold Mine Collapse
The Kakamega gold mine disaster has left many miners trapped, prompting a frantic rescue effort. The collapse occurred in Khayega, Shinyalu Sub-County, on Monday...
Five Suspects Arrested in Sh15M Gold Scam Targeting Foreign Investors
Gold Scam Leads to Five Arrests
Gold scam cases are becoming increasingly common, with unsuspecting victims losing large sums of money to fraudsters. Police in Kenya have arrested five individuals suspected...
