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Africa Finance

Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 :Reinforcing Kenya’s Innovation Ambitions.

By Ronny Choge The Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 came to a close on Friday the 29th 2026. For two days, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders gathered at the United States International University (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi. Their mission was simple: discuss how African startups can grow, attract investment, and create lasting impact. This year's summit was held under the theme, "Scaling Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth." The event brought […]

todayJune 5, 2026 12

Written by Ronny Choge on Thursday, 4th June 2026

Kenya Events

Ebola at Kenya’s Doorstep: Why the DRC Outbreak Has Put the Nation on High Alert

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles a growing Ebola outbreak, Kenya finds itself confronting a familiar but unsettling question: How prepared is the country to prevent the deadly virus from crossing its borders? Although Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak, events unfolding over the past few weeks have thrust the country into the center of a regional and international public health […]

todayJune 4, 2026 23

Governance

CREAW Launches Bold 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Focused on Women’s Empowerment and Leadership

The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) has unveiled its ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a renewed commitment to advancing the rights, safety, economic empowerment, and leadership participation of women and girls across Kenya. Launched during a high-level event attended by development partners, activists, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders, the strategy emphasized courage, partnership, and collective action in addressing persistent gender inequalities. “The next chapter requires courage, resources, and […]

todayMay 27, 2026 34

AI

AI EVERYTHING Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026: Why Africa’s AI Future Will Be Built on Sovereignty, Trust and Infrastructure.

Africa’s AI conversation is rapidly evolving from hype to strategy — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recently concluded AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA 2026 summit in Nairobi. For three days, East Africa became the focal point of global discussions on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems, public trust, and the future of innovation on the continent. Hosted in partnership with Kenya’s Office of the Special […]

todayMay 22, 2026 20

AI

East Africa Unites Around New AI Vision as GITEX Kenya Launches in Nairobi

 Nairobi has become the center of East Africa’s artificial intelligence conversation following the official launch of AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, the region’s largest AI and technology summit. The three-day event, running from May 19–21, brings together global tech leaders, investors, government officials, and innovators to discuss how Africa can shape its own AI future. Held in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology in Kenya, […]

todayMay 20, 2026 21

Business & Economy

Aliko Dangote’s Expanding Footprint in East Africa: Focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia

Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has recently intensified his engagement in East Africa, signaling a major expansion of his industrial and infrastructure ambitions across the region. Best known for building Africa’s largest oil refinery in Lagos, Dangote is now positioning himself as a central player in East Africa’s energy and manufacturing future, with notable engagements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Kenya: Nairobi Summit and Refinery Talks Dangote’s most […]

todayMay 18, 2026 27 2

Politics

ODM’s Internal Storm: Mbadi, the Odingas, and a Party Searching for Direction

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history following the death of longtime leader Raila Odinga. What was once a party largely held together by Raila’s personal influence is now battling a leadership vacuum, ideological confusion, and open factional warfare. Recent reporting by Citizen Digital shows a party increasingly divided over succession, strategy, and its relationship with President William Ruto’s government. Mbadi […]

todayMay 18, 2026 36 3

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