Consumers pay more for tomatoes in central Kenya as traders and farmers cite impassable roads, bad weather
At Nyeri open-air market, traders say the increase has caught both vendors and customers by surprise. Jane Mwangi, a vegetable trader commonly referred to as a mama mboga (vegetable vendors), said the high prices have affected business as customers are now buying smaller quantities.
Senior Kenya Railways officials in hot soup after Environmental Court finds them in contempt of its orders
Following the demolition, the court issued further orders on March 11 stopping any additional construction or activities on the site pending the hearing and determination of the dispute.
Earnings at Nairobi Coffee Exchange rake in $249 million compared to $180 million in previous season
The following 2022/2023 season recorded the highest traded volume at 38 million kilogrammes, but lower international coffee prices pushed total earnings down to Ksh19.7 billion. Farmer returns also dropped sharply to an estimated Ksh64 per kilogramme of cherry.
Former RVTTI student recounts how she was allegedly doused with acid in brutal attack by jilted lover
Bevaline Jelimo Sum testified before Magistrate Keyne Odhiambo that the accused had allegedly been threatening and intimidating her following the breakup, although she did not disclose the reasons behind the separation.
CIA whistle-blower testifies that Fauci knowingly led multi-agency cover-up of Covid lab leak evidence
Less than a week later, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully licensed Pfizer’s mRNA Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine. A day after the FDA issued its approval, the US military mandated the vaccine for its service members.
South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026
Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.
Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity
Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.
Uganda President Museveni initiates ‘coup-in-progress’ as he’s sworn-in for seventh term to give son reins of power
Army Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and presumptive heir, oversaw days-long rehearsals of the military parade that animated the inauguration of Museveni, with Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets flying noisily over official ceremonial grounds in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.
Two Congolese research groups warn ADF-linked attacks have intensified in Ituri and North Kivu
Since the beginning of the year, ADF-linked attacks have intensified in parts of Ituri and North Kivu, notably around Mambasa, Irumu and Beni territories, targeting isolated villages, roads, shops and households.
Africa Forward Summit in Kenya tells continent to embrace smart energy to drive economy
Addressing delegates that comprised policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, engineers and development leaders, Piron argued that Africa’s next economic transformation will depend not only on generating electricity, but on building the transmission and digital infrastructure capable of moving power efficiently across borders, industrial plants and cities.
