Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks. Mali is facing a security crisis following an assault on junta strongholds led by Tuareg separatists and…
From mobile payments in bustling African cities to AI-powered investment platforms in Europe, fintech has never been more dynamic. In 2025, the sector isn’t just evolving, it’s reshaping how the world saves, spends, and secures money. A decade ago, fintech was described…
This August, the world’s largest celebration of free knowledge takes center stage in Nairobi, Kenya, as Wikimania 2025 marks its 20th anniversary. Hosted by the Wikimedians of Kenya User Group in collaboration with the East African Regional and Thematic Hub (EARTHub) and…
In the government’s latest push to expand tax revenue, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) ‘s new device registration plan is stirring debates over privacy. The initiative, which requires tracking of all mobile devices through unique identifiers known as IMEI numbers, is facing…
In the face of growing economic challenges and heightened public demand for solutions to alleviate financial strain, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has introduced a reform strategy aimed at reshaping Kenya’s economic framework. The proposed Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 outlines a…
Sudan is grappling with a deepening crisis, marked by foreign interference, militia violence, and intense geopolitical tensions. The crisis, driven largely by foreign players aiming to control Sudan’s rich resources, especially gold, has placed Sudan’s sovereignty at risk and threatens broader regional…
At the recent 21st China Lecture, held on October 21, 2024, global leaders, renowned scholars, and policymakers convened to dive into discussions on the theme “Chinese Modernization and High-Quality Development of Belt and Road Cooperation between China and Africa.” An event organised…
The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time, presenting challenges that extend far beyond environmental degradation. There are questions about why Africa should pay the highest price for Greenhouse emissions while the Western world which industrialised by exploiting…
Kenya’s internet landscape is undergoing a major shift with the entry of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service. This innovative technology, developed by SpaceX, has the potential to drastically alter how Kenyans, especially those in rural and underserved areas, access the internet….
On September 25th, 2024, a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Red Sea State of Sudan and Lamu County of Kenya. This MoU, signed at the Sudan Embassy in Nairobi by Samia Ali Ahmed Oshik, Secretary General, Council of…
