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.
Rebound of Chinese ‘sweet economy’ projected to spur population sprint after years of enforced low fertilities
Yuan Xin, vice president of the China Population Association, predicted that the rebound in marriages is likely to boost the fertility rate, potentially leading to a new wave of births in 2026. However, he also noted that fluctuations in birth rates are common during periods of broader demographic decline, both in China and worldwide.
South Korea First Lady to serve 20 months in jail for soliciting, receiving $9,100 bribe
The court, however, ruled that there was no evidence to prove the presidential couple’s order of the opinion polls.
Kenya’s data commissioner calls for enhanced records privacy protection before 2027 General Election
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Officer Agnes Kalekye emphasised the media’s dual responsibility of informing the public and protecting privacy.
Priceless peace: By and by, Somali capital Mogadishu rebuilds after half-century of turbulence and bloodletting
Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, has witnessed a tumultuous history since 1991, marked by civil war, insurgency and terrorism. The al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabaab has wreaked havoc, perpetrating frequent attacks that instilled fear and crippled socio-economic development.
Chronic match-fixing rocks Cameroonian football, prompting national federation to suspend five match officials
The federation also announced the opening of a separate administrative inquiry into another fixture from the same round, the meeting between Dynamo Douala and AS Fortuna. According to FECAFOOT, this investigation has been launched because of “serious suspicions of match-fixing”.
Anglican cleric condemns disruption of church service in Nyeri by state as two MPs allied to president deny funding the attack
While calling for a speedy investigation into the matter, he said that he would be presenting himself to the DCI offices to record a statement in a bid to absolve himself from the claims linking him to the Sunday attack in Othaya.
Kenya holds public consultations to ratify ILO conventions to shield domestic workers from exploitation, underpayment
ILO Conventions 189 and 190 would formalise protections for domestic workers and redefine the employer-domestic worker relationship in Kenyan households, representing a historic step in extending fundamental labour rights to one of the country’s most vulnerable groups.
Pastoralists in arid and semi-arid northern Kenyan welcome Lower Turkwel irrigation raise food production
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin noted the dam has existed for over 40 years, yet irrigation potential remains untapped. He thanked President Ruto for initiating the long-awaited project.
State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment
The government’s plan to offload 15 per cent of its stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom for approximately Ksh204.3 billion ($1.583 billion) is in progress, but it has faced opposition from among others Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who claims the shares have been grossly undervalued.