Tag: East Africa
Ruto govt eyes foreign takeover to save Kenya Airways
Kenya’s government is preparing to offer its debt-stricken national carrier to foreign investors in a…
Ericson Mangoli
February 12, 2026
CBK slashes key rate to 8.75 to fuel lending
Kenya’s Central Bank (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 8.75 percent, in order…
Ericson Mangoli
February 12, 2026
Mudavadi confirms rescue of 27 lured Kenyans ahead of March Russia talks
Kenya’s government has repatriated 27 citizens illegally recruited into the Russia-Ukraine war zone after falling…
Ericson Mangoli
February 11, 2026
Why is City Hall shielding illegal developers in Fedha Estate?
In the low-lying residential area of Fetha Estate, southeast of Nairobi, seasonal rains have turned…
Ericson Mangoli
January 12, 2026
The Jirongo Mystery: Why Fear the Tiriki Torch?
The burial of former Lugari member of parliament Cyrus Jirongo, scheduled for Tuesday, 30 December…
Ericson Mangoli
December 28, 2025
Kenyan activist Truphena sets new record with 72-hour tree hugging
Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a 72-hour nonstop tree-hugging marathon Thursday, smashing her own…
Ericson Mangoli
December 11, 2025
Mike Sonko launches NEDP party ahead of 2027 elections
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko returned to Kenyan politics Tuesday with the official launch of…
Ericson Mangoli
December 10, 2025
Kenya set to launch National Infrastructure Fund
President William Ruto announced Tuesday that Kenya will launch a National Infrastructure Fund later this…
Ericson Mangoli
December 9, 2025
Tanzania deploys heavy security, outlaws protests
Tanzania imposed a virtual lockdown on its major cities Tuesday, deploying police and soldiers in…
Ericson Mangoli
December 9, 2025
230 Kenyan police arrive in Haiti after UN mandate expansion
A new contingent of 230 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti’s capital Monday, the first…
Ericson Mangoli
December 9, 2025