Ministers discuss LAPSSET Corridor program progress
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the government of Kenya, recently hosted the fourth…
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US agencies host workshop in Ethiopia on seed systems development
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), in partnership with the Iowa State University’s…
Nairobi Declaration redefines Africa’s resolve for agricultural transformation
By Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko – From 7-9 May this year, more than 4,000 key stakeholders including 10…
Animals’ right advocate PETA says Ethiopia arrests its staff
Animals’ right advocate PETA says the Government of Ethiopia arrested its staff, PETA Asia Senior Vice President Jason…
Protest in Kenya and its implication for Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It has been days since millions of Kenyans have begun nationwide protests opposing…
IGAD held knowledge sharing consultation in Kenya
By Yeneneh Sisay / Kenya – The East African Intergovernmental Panel on Development (IGAD) Center for Lowland and…
U.S.-Kenya Business Forum facilitates over $2 billion investments
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center on Friday hosted the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum featuring the President…
Kenyan President Ruto arrives Atlanta for official visit
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya…
Kenya, U.S. to celebrate 60th diplomatic relations anniversary
President of Kenya William S. Ruto is set to attend the upcoming U.S.-Kenya Business Forum this week in…
IGAD members discuss groundwater usage
By Yeneneh Sisay – The water ministers of Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD) member countries discussed the widespread…
US official stresses commitment to support African agriculture
At the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya this week, the Assistant United States…
African Development Bank conducts agribusiness meeting In Nairobi
The African Development Bank concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at enhancing its Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led…
Desert locust threatens food security in East Africa
By Yeneneh Sisay – Naivasha, Kenya – Desert locust and other cross-border crop pests are threatening the efforts…
UN to award two youth-led climate solutions at COP28
Two young people including e-ride founder in Kenya, are set to be celebrated as winners of the UN…
Kenya secures €101 million to boost electricity access
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a €101.10 million loan…
United States, Kenya conduct cyber, digital dialogue
The Government of Kenya hosted the second U.S.-Kenya Cyber and Digital Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 27,…
African NGO summit to reflect on sustainable peace, development
Kenya is set to host the 2023 African NGO Summit, in Nairobi, next month from 21-22 November 2023…
Africa Climate Summit calls for action, financing mechanisms
African leaders, calling for urgent action by developed countries to reduce carbon emissions, have proposed a new financing…
Nairobi climate summit urged to discuss animal protection
World Animal Protection and Partners have called upon African governments and the Africa Climate Summit 2023 to acknowledge…
Exness expands its Fintech scholarships program to Kenya
The multi-asset broker Exness is pleased to announce it is extending its popular Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya…
Impact, concerns and prospects of Chinese investments in Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Official reports show that China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 12…
Renewable energy investment key to drive Africa’s industrialisation, trade
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Africa should harness investment and tapping vast green energy resources to drive sustainable…
Ethiopia, Kenya political and economic relations
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- The relationship between Ethiopians and Kenyans is characterized by a long history of cultural,…
Juba set to fast-track infrastructure, trade, integration
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has pledged to establish a coordinating structure to accelerate infrastructure…
Kenya to accelerate agriculture, adapt to climate crisis
Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), met with William Ruto, President of Kenya,…
Airlink inaugurates South Africa-Kenya service
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, today launched its new daily Johannesburg-Nairobi service, becoming the first private sector airline…
Kenya host electricity on public private partnership meeting
The African Development Bank recently hosted a workshop for stakeholders in Kenya’s energy sector to discuss the new…
FSD Africa, Swiss foundation, Rwanda National Bank launch partnership
FSD Africa has partnered with the Swiss Re Foundation and the National Bank of Rwanda to launch BimaLab…
Nuclear: A clean, green, reliable strategy for Africa
By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk – Globally, 800 million people lack electricity – and 80% of them…
Redington becomes Canon’s authorized distributor in Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) today announced its business partnership with Redington as a new authorized distributor…