Kenya
Flydubai expands Kenya operations with new Nairobi flights and increased Mombasa services
Flydubai launches new Nairobi flights from October 15 and increases Mombasa to daily service, bringing total weekly Kenya flights to 11 as part of African expansion.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
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Kenya to introduce orthodox tea trading at Mombasa auction
The move marks a significant step in diversifying Kenya's tea export offerings, moving beyond traditional CTC (Cut, Tear, Curl) types towards higher-value orthodox varieties.
Kenya asks China’s approval to convert dollar-denominated $5bn railway loan into yuan
Apart from lobbying Beijing to convert the loan into yuan, Kenya hopes to generate $4bn by securitising a levy on imports to finance a planned extension of the China-built standard gauge railway (SGR).
More than 20 African countries exploring potential of nuclear energy – IAEA report
African countries are working to expand electricity access and production, with many turning to nuclear power to boost energy security, cut emissions, and improve reliability and sustainability.
Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the government’s plan to privatise the KPC by selling up to a 65% stake in the pipeline company - without what a consumer group calls "proper" public participation.
Top Kenyan telecom Safaricom cleared to lay subsea internet cables off Mombasa port
With eight new data centres under construction and 100 MW of additional capacity expected by 2030, Safaricom’s cable will strengthen cross-border connectivity on the Indian Ocean rim, and improve redundancy for existing routes.
Kenyan retailers roil against proposed sweeping curbs on online alcohol sales, influencer promotions
If implemented, the measures would disrupt a delivery-based retail model for alcohol sales that grew sharply during COVID-19 restrictions. Critics warn the ban could push sales into unregulated channels and fuel counterfeit production.
EABL profit rises to $94.30mn amid looming alcohol law changes in Kenya
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) posted a net profit of KES 12.198bn ($94.30mn) for the year ended June 30, 2025.
USAID funding cuts have disrupted crucial Demographic and Health Surveys in 23 countries, says OWID
Demographic and Health Surveys that provided crucial data on health, mortality and development in many lower- and middle-income countries were funded by USAID, but are no more.
Kenyan protest death toll hits 31 as UN and rights groups demand accountability
Protests were largely driven by Gen Z youth and coincided with the 35th anniversary of the original Saba Saba pro-democracy movement.
Global drought crisis pushes tens of millions towards starvation, warns UN-backed report
A deepening global drought crisis is pushing more than 90mn people to the brink of starvation, with mounting impacts on food, water and energy systems, according to a report released on July 1 by the UN.