Airtel Africa Foundation moots ‘Tech for Her’ programme to raise African women’s digital skills
Considering the above, Annika Poutiainen, one of the foundation’s committee members stated: “At Airtel Africa, we are actively working to advance women in technology roles, and we are committed to a future where young women can be at the forefront of innovation.”
Kenya’s regional governments push for Ward Development Fund and MCA pension reforms at Devolution Conference
Mwatela urged the government, Senate, and National Assembly to include the fund in the same amendment bill to give MCAs similar tools to drive development at the grassroots.
Kenya’s foreign minister tears into former deputy president as US State Department distances itself from his terrorism tirades
Musalia Mudavadi took Gachagua on during a meeting in Kakamega yesterday with local religious leaders. He told the interfaith leaders from Malava constituency who met him in Malava to discuss good governance and leadership ahead of the coming by election slated for November 27, 2025.
Kenya: Logistics delay already overdue by-elections as schools prepare for exams
The vacant seats include Baringo County Senate seat, which fell vacant on February 16, 2025, while Banissa Constituency lost representation on March 23, 2023, Magarini Constituency on March 3, 2023, Ugunja Constituency August 8. 2024, Malava Constituency February 17, 2025, Mbeere North Constituency May 17, 2025 and Kasipul Constituency April 30, 2025.
Kenya wants a funded IMF programme, central bank governor says
The consensus among financial analysts is that Kenya needs a new loan from the IMF to anchor external debt repayments.
After ditching Adani Group, Kenya taps international banks for airport expansion
On the bond issue for road construction, Chirchir said the government would securitise a portion of the fuel levy it charges motorists, adding the bond would be split into two halves for both a local and an offshore listing.
Tana River County residents push for review of Bangali gazettement in Madogo to allow investments
Alexander Lemarkoko directed his officers in the area to stop harassing developers or residents when building their houses in Madogo as the higher office deliberates on the solutions.
Kenya and Uganda revisit urgency of standard gauge railway during trade talks
The MOU also include extension of the standard gauge railway to Malaba, removing quotas and duties on goods originating in the two countries such as poultry and poultry products, dairy and dairy products, sugar, juices, pishori rice and furniture.
Cry, the beloved country: How Congo’s mines power world’s tech industry that reciprocates with guns and bombs
According to a December UN report, the scale of the trade reached new heights after the capture of Rubaya by M23. The rebels went on to establish a parallel administration controlling mining activities, trade, transport and the taxation of the minerals produced there, the UN reported.
Crime and punishment: How journalist’s vivid murder details ultimately exposed him as the criminal he was investigating
Before the killings, Vlado Taneski was a general assignment reporter for more than 20 years, covering small-town topics like education, municipal affairs and community news. But after the first killing in what became a string of them, Taneski covered each case for local papers Nova Makedonija and Utrinski Vesnik.
