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Kenya is a country in East Africa bordered by Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, South Sudan to the northwest, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. The capital is Nairobi, which serves as the country's principal commercial and financial hub. With a population of approximately 54-million people, Kenya is one of the most populous nations in East Africa and operates as a presidential representative democratic republic. The economy is the largest in the East African Community and is driven by agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, financial services and technology, with tea, coffee and horticultural products among its leading exports. The Kenyan shilling is the national currency. Kenya is a member of the African Union, the East African Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the United Nations. The country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1963 and has since developed into a regional diplomatic and economic centre, hosting numerous international organisations and serving as a gateway for trade and investment in East Africa.

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Kenya signs $1.2-billion airport expansion deal with Chinese firm

Kenya's government has signed a 154.2-billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2-billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir says. The project will nearly triple annual passenger capacity to 22-million people from 7.5-million and includes construction of a new terminal building, modernisation of existing infrastructure and improvement of airside and landside operations.

Kenyan police disperse protesters marking deadly 2024 demonstrations

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets to mark the second anniversary of anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living, which left at least 60 people dead in 2024 according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. Shops and restaurants in the central business district remained shut as police set up roadblocks and cordoned off parliament with razor-wire.

Kenyan graduates turn to AI-powered farming amid white-collar job shortage

Kenyan university graduates are increasingly turning to technology-driven agriculture after struggling to secure formal employment, with it taking an average of five years for Kenyan graduates to secure their first job. Graduates are using AI-powered applications to diagnose crop diseases, analyse soil nutrient deficiencies and monitor weather conditions, while marketing produce through social media platforms.

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Vodacom completes acquisition of additional 20% stake in Safaricom
30th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group has completed the acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom, increasing its shareholding to about 55%. This followed the staying of a conservatory order... 


More Projects, More Opportunities: What Africa's Energy Transition Means for the Next Generation
30th June 2026

By: Nigel Sun - President of Sungrow Sub-Saharan Africa The African Energy Forum runs over four days. On the fourth day, at the same venue, the forum hosts YES, the Youth Energy Summit, its sister... 


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Ria Govender appointed Nersa acting chairperson
29th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Ria Govender as acting chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), from June 15 until the... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation
Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation
29th June 2026

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at a defining moment. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening unprecedented opportunities for regional trade and industrialisation,... 


Malawi citizens
SA govt intensifies mass migration repatriations, crackdown on vigilantism
26th June 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African government is accelerating its five-point migration strategy, marking significant milestones in the deportation, verification, and repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals... 


Degrees, jobs and African farms
26th June 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

There was a time when a university degree came with an almost implicit guarantee: a desk, a payslip, and a place in the middle class. African parents sold cattle and made extraordinary sacrifices... 


Chris Chijiutomi
£1bn-plus invested in African businesses last year – BII
25th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

UK impact investor and development finance institution (DFI), British International Investment (BII), invested £1.07-billion in Africa last year.  The figure represents 59% of BII’s total... 


The Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi
Kenya signs $1.2bn deal with Chinese firm to expand Nairobi airport
24th June 2026 By: Reuters

Kenya's government has signed a 154.2-billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2-billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis... 


Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
23rd June 2026

As Africa strives to achieve universal access to electricity while supporting economic growth and industrialisation, regional power pools are increasingly being recognised as one of the continent's... 


As Africa industrialises, grid resilience becomes the next energy challenge
As Africa industrialises, grid resilience becomes the next energy challenge
18th June 2026

Africa’s industrial ambitions are increasingly tied to one critical factor: access to reliable, scalable energy. As policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather in Cape Town this week for... 


Kenya President William Ruto
Kenya, US close in on critical minerals deal, Ruto says
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

Kenya is close to sealing a critical minerals deal with the U.S. under which it would process its own resources domestically, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit on Thursday,... 


A.P. Moller Capital moves to buy Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
A.P. Moller Capital moves to buy Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
17th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Global institutional fund manager A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of renewable-energy developer and independent power producer Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa.... 


CHINT sales manager Dawie Reyneke speaks to Engineering News at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town about the role of reliable energy infrastructure in supporting industrial development, strengthening power networks and enabling Africa's energy transition.
CHINT says reliable energy infrastructure is foundation for industrial growth
17th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy technology company CHINT believes reliable power infrastructure will be critical to supporting Africa's industrialisation ambitions. 


Seacom deploys a new high-capacity Nairobi-Kampala route
17th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Seacom has launched new high-capacity terrestrial network route between Nairobi and Kampala, upgrading a long-established corridor into a modern, high-capacity backbone designed to support growing... 


Globeleq CEO Jonathan Hoffman
Globeleq highlights opportunities in Southern Africa
17th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Globeleq CEO Jonathan Hoffman speaks to Engineering News at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town about the key developments shaping the continent's energy landscape and the opportunities,... 


Africa PPP 2026 to Spotlight Bankable Infrastructure, Domestic Capital and Project Delivery
Africa PPP 2026 to Spotlight Bankable Infrastructure, Domestic Capital and Project Delivery
17th June 2026

The 16th edition of the Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit (Africa PPP 2026) will return to Nairobi with a focus on turning infrastructure ambition into bankable... 


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Heightened demand for office space driving fit-out cost increases, says Turner & Townsend
15th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Professional services and management consulting firm Turner & Townsend has highlighted that a combination of a rise in demand for premium, highly amenitised Grade A office space and a shortfall in... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking head of power and renewables Rentia van Tonder
Grid expansion, management critical as South Africa’s electricity sector decentralises
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Improved cost efficiencies, shifts in legislation and policy enablers towards an open market continue to support South Africa’s investment in renewable-energy projects, Standard Bank Corporate and... 


Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie
12th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 


A globe focused on Africa
Shipping’s ‘biggest geek’ charts 65 000 km Africa road trip
5th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

At nearly 40 years old, Lars Jensen’s Volkswagen camper van appeals to him mostly for its lack of modern features. The vehicle he calls “Sally” is just the right rig to drive around Africa over the... 


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