Long lines are forming at fuel stations across Benin as motorists grapple with the impact of rising global oil prices and new government fuel rates introduced at the start of May. The Beninese government says the increase is necessary to stabilize national…
Ugandan-based logistics company launched its operations in Kenya on April 14 at the yard in Embakasi, Nairobi. This marks a major milestone for UGA C-4 Logistics, a company that has operated in Uganda for 10 years but is now entering the market…
For 20 years, Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, has served as a platform for information and knowledge globally. While its free, collaborative, non-profit model has served it well over the years, the entry of other AI-assisted platforms and knowledge resources has come…
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…
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which stopped in Naivasha, will soon extend to the western region, covering 11 counties with the potential of linking 7 countries in the region. This came to light at the 3rd Seminar China-Africa Modernisation and SGR Economic Belt…
How continental banking institutions are unlocking trade and investment opportunities across East Africa and beyond. Africa now has the potential of having its own money system that could save the continent $5 billion per year, and reduce dependency of the US Dollar…
The government of William Ruto continues to abet corruption and the incidences are likely to surpass those of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. The William Ruto era is focused on political survival, using a system of reward and patronage – built by former…
The Instant Payment Systems (IPS) in Africa hit over $1 trillion in 2023 as the continent slowly moves towards financial inclusion. A 2024 report by AfricaNenda on the current State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) in Africa says that in 2023,…
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…
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently grappling with the downturn in the economy following a significant drop in purchasing power among the populace. However, Absa Bank has been engaged in a series of consultations focused on networking and engaging SMEs with…
