Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa
The proposed refinery is expected to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a planned processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources
Across Africa, from north to south and from east to west, the war waged by the US and Israel on Iran is wreaking havoc, bringing to life the old cliché, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”
Lab in eastern Congo under control of M23 rebels confirms Ebola case as countries border crossing
Prosper Mulindwa, mayor of Rubavu District in Rwanda’s Western Province, told local media that the closure of the borders would remain in place for an indefinite period as part of measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.
Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war
Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.
CIA whistle-blower fears retaliation as Rand Paul promises more Covid cover-up news next week
CIA whistle-blower James E. Erdman III, who testified Wednesday that Dr Anthony Fauci led a multi-agency cover-up of evidence that Covid-19 leaked from a lab, is afraid the agency will retaliate against him, his attorney said.
Rising femicide incidence in institutions of higher learning in Kenya puts state on the edge
Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga advised students to prioritize education and avoid relationships that could derail their academic progress. She warned that early pregnancies and unsafe relationships remain major barriers to completing education and achieving career goals.
How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth
Pochi la Biashara also enables customers to grow their money by investing overnight balances in the Ziidi MMF. This consistent growth demonstrates Safaricom’s commitment to advancing digital financial services, deepening financial inclusion, and promoting economic empowerment across Kenya.
New Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo raises cross-border concerns
World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that it had received an alert on May 5 about suspected cases and had since deployed a mission to Ituri to support investigations that led to confirmation of the outbreak.
United Nations community in Kenya appeals for concerted efforts to curb carnage on local roads
Speaking during the launch of a multi-agency road safety walk in Nairobi, the UN Security Coordinator in Kenya Bob Ngobi said the campaign was aimed at reinforcing the importance of responsible road use and recognising victims of road traffic accidents.
Sports: Mt Kenya University towers over peers with outstanding performances in Nairobi North Conference League
Speaking after the competition Head of Sports, Creative and Performing Arts at MKU and Secretary of the Nairobi North Conference William Luta lauded the athletes for their dedication.
