Trade and diplomacy: US President Trump risk isolation as Europe looks to lean towards China
The meeting took place against the backdrop US President Donald Trump’s aggressive territorial expansionist campaign to annex Greenland.
Iran’s army inducts 1,000 homegrown combat drones as US threatens to bombard Tehran again
The drones were distributed to the army’s ground, air defence, naval and air-forces under the order of army Chief Amir Hatami, the report said.
Mombasa port’s robust cargo handling growth in 2025 is expected rise even higher in 2026 – MD
Mombasa port posted record growth in 2025 and the momentum is expected to be sustained in 2026 and the process drive significant economic growth. Total cargo handling growth at Port of Mombasa hit a record 45.45 million metric tonnes in 2025 compared to 40.99 million tonnes handled in 2024, reflecting...
Chilling German-US economic ties points to deepening transatlantic split helped by erratic Trump
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Volkswagen Group Chairman Oliver Blume said that without a significant reduction in US tariffs, further investment in the country would be difficult to justify.
CA: Significant population of ‘Netizens’ in Kenya worries about online safety as cyberbullying soars
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) in an in-depth study of online safety trends, reveals that a majority of Kenyan internet users are concerned about their digital safety. The national survey conducted in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UoN), seeks to generate empirical data on digital behaviour, device usage, parental...
Moody’s upgrades Kenya’s sovereign credit rating to B3 on the back of decline in near-term debt default risk
The ratings agency further underscored Kenya’s stronger external liquidity, significantly higher foreign exchange reserves that stand at $12.2 billion, according to the Central Bank, and a narrower current account deficit.
Kenya turns to Chinese investors to prop its fast growing film industry, ranked third Africa after South Africa and Nigeria
The Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards is Kenya’s premier film industry event, organised by the Kenya Film Commission to celebrate excellence, showcase local content, connect industry stakeholders, and promote Kenya as a regional film hub.
New tariffs on transatlantic trade, shift to electric cars cited in vehicle production drop in Britain falls to lowest level since 1950s
Exports, which account for more than three-quarters of Britain’s vehicle output, also weakened. Europe remained the largest export destination, taking 56.7 per cent of British-built vehicles, followed by the United States at 15.0 per cent and China at 6.3 per cent.
KWS rangers arrest three suspects with wildlife trophies in Lokichar, north-western Kenya
Elephant ivory and skins from protected species such as leopards and pythons are classified as wildlife trophies under Kenyan law, with offenders facing heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences upon conviction.
Domestic workers push for ratification, implementation of ILO conventions in Kenya to curb abuse
Aima Mohammed a resident of Bamburi, who has worked domestic worker abroad, detailed systemic exploitation faced by Kenyan workers in foreign countries. Aima said that salaries promised in Kenya often differ from what workers received upon arrival.
