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  • Published on 03:25 GMT

    Kenya goes visa-free for most African countries

    Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.comKenya has officially scrapped visas for most African countries and some in the Caribbean. That means citizens of those nations, including Zimbabwe, can now show up and do not need to go through the Electronic Travel …

    Source: Three Men on a Boat - Pending
  • Published on 03:49 GMT

    Kenya waives Visa requirements for most African and Caribbean nations

    by Tabnacha Odeny Tuesday July 15, 2025 Citizens from eligible nations will now be able to enter Kenya without the need for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), lengthy forms, or visa fees. This streamlined process will allow travelers to arrive at the …

    Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Equity scoops top EAC banking award

    Equity Group CEO James Mwangi during an investor briefing event. [File, Standard] Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards. The award ceremony took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with the lender …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Kenya update visa requirement for all African nationals, Traveling to Kenya is now free, this is what you need to do

    Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for most African nationals, effective July 14, 2025, to enhance regional integration and boost tourism. Citizens from eligible African countries can enter Kenya without needing an Electronic Travel …

    Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Kenya: Visa-free travel now available for many African and Caribbean countries

    Kenya has officially eliminated visa requirements for all African and most Caribbean nations. This means that citizens from these areas no longer need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), do not have to complete extensive forms, and are not obligated …

    Source: Africanews - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Kenya Wildlife Service proposes increase in park fees by over 50%, introduces new charges

    The Kenya Wildlife Service has proposed new park fees under the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025 If the proposals are implemented, local and foreign tourists will have to dig deeper into their …

    Source: TUKO - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Kenya Issues Plea to US & Qatar Amid Escalating Violence

    The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has urged the United States and Qatari governments to remain steadfast in supporting the Luanda-Nairobi process in a bid to restore peace between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Luanda-Nairobi …

    Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Kenya: Deportation of Martin Mavenjina and escalating crackdown on human hights defenders

    Description of the situation: The Observatory has been informed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) about the deportation of human rights lawyer and transitional justice expert Mr Martin Mavenjina, a senior legal advisor at KHRC, and the ongoing …

    Source: International Federation for Human Rights - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    EAC, IGAD unite to break barriers in cross-border digital payments

    ADDIS ABABA: THE East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have joined forces to accelerate regional financial integration through a five-day workshop focused on payment systems interoperability. The IGAD-EAC- …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission Launched in Kampala

    Private Sector, Government, and Diplomats Drive Regional Trade Agenda under New Economic Diplomacy The Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission officially commenced on 6th July 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kampala, under the coordination of the Uganda …

    Source: UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 12, 2025

    Kagame, Uhuru discuss Eastern DRC peace push after Washington breakthrough

    KIGALI, Rwanda, Jul 12 – President Paul Kagame of Rwanda received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at Urugwiro Village on Friday in a high-level meeting aimed at reinforcing regional peace efforts in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo …

    Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Jul 12, 2025

    Catching the digital train: Why Africa must not miss the crypto renaissance

    Dr David King Boison and Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Opinion Jul - 12 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Cryptocurrency has transformed from a niche market into a $3.32 trillion asset class, driven by retail demand and institutional adoption—BlackRock’s Bitcoin …

    Source: Graphic - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Allies of Ruto and Raila accuse Gachagua of jumping ship

    Uasin Gishu —Political allies of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his silence and absence during the Saba Saba protests that turned violent on July 7. National Assembly Speaker …

    Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    The worst of Trump's tariffs on trade has passed, says report

    US President Donald Trump Financial market experts do not foresee further volatility from the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs. This is as the latest global outlook by Standard Chartered predicts trade consensus between America and the …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Gov’t backs regional and global mediation to end DRC conflict

    NAIROBI — Kenya has called on the United States and Qatar to maintain their support for a unified regional and international peace process aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia …

    Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    AI Tightens Fight on East Africa’s Financial Fraud

    East African banks are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to combat surging fraud and money laundering in their rapidly digitalizing markets. In Kenya alone, mobile-money transfers reached 7.95 trillion shillings in 2023, with 84.6 million …

    Source: I Africa - Pending
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Waata language New Testament Bible launched in Kilifi

    MAGARINI – A major milestone in Kenya’s linguistic and spiritual history unfolded in Magarini, Kilifi County, with the unveiling of the New Testament Bible translated into the Waata language. The launch marks a significant step for the Waata people, …

    Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Degree or competence? The big debate on what makes a good MP

    Dar es Salaam. As political parties intensify their nomination processes ahead of the October General Election, a heated debate is unfolding across Tanzania: Who should qualify to go to Parliament? Should formal education, particularly holding a university …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Ingabire’s Trial in Kigali Sparks Protests in Brussels

    By Marc Matabaro July 8, 2025 Tensions continue to rise around the case of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, Rwandan opposition leader and president of the DALFA-Umurinzi party. On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, she appeared before the Primary Court of Kagarama, located …

    Source: The Rwandan - Neutral

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  • Published on June 28, 2025 - 12:40 GMT

    UN Chief Applauds Landmark DRC-Rwanda Peace Agreement

    (MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the signing of a landmark peace agreement on Friday between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a deal mediated by the United States and finalized in Washington, DC. In a statement, …

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  • Published on June 28, 2025 - 12:40 GMT

    UN Chief supports US peace agreement between DRC, Rwanda

    (MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed strong support for a newly signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, hailing it as a critical milestone for easing tensions and fostering stability in …

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  • Published on June 28, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

    UN Applauds DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Deal

    (MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed approval of the peace accord brokered by the United States on Friday between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed in Washington, DC. "This Agreement is a …

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  • Published on October 7, 2024 - 09:53 GMT

    Climate-smart coffee production in the East African Community and export opportunities to the EU

    This report discusses the benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) for coffee cultivation in the East African Community. CSA practices can increase yields, enable export business to markets like the EU that have extensive certification requirements, and …

    Distribution channels: Environment
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