(NAIROBI, KENYA) – State House Renovation Projects Face Delays and Rising Costs The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has warned that State House renovation projects valued at Sh7.82 billion, or about $56.7 million, are significantly behind schedule and are likely to cost taxpayers more through contract price variations and penalties.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan Coffee Prices Hit Record High as Global Supply Tightens Kenyan coffee has recorded its highest prices yet at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange and in international markets, driven by a global shortage that has pushed up prices worldwide. The strong performance has translated into higher earnings forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The release of Tanzanian lorry driver Juma Maganga after nearly ten months in detention in South Sudan has drawn attention to the legal and financial risks faced by regional transport operators serving the South Sudan market. Maganga was detained following a fatal road accident on February 14, 2025,Continue Reading
(KISUMU COUNTY) – The Kisumu Safari Train is expected to return to service by December 2025, just in time for the Christmas travel season. Kenya Railways says it is in the final stages of repairing the Uplands to Longonot section of the meter gauge line, which was severely damaged byContinue Reading
(CAPE TOWN) – Canadian mining company B2Gold has announced its 2025 gold production guidance at 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces, with the majority coming from its African operations in Mali and Namibia. The company is advancing these projects to strengthen its position in Africa’s gold market and to unlock further value.Continue Reading
(CAPE TOWN) – A high level Turkish delegation is set to attend African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies from 29 September to 3 October in Cape Town. Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ahmet Berat Çonkar, will deliver remarks highlighting Ankara’s growing role in Africa’s energyContinue Reading
(JOHANNESBURG) – The organisers of the second C&I Energy + Storage Summit in Johannesburg have invited commercial and industrial project owners to apply for the 2025 Hosted Buyer Programme. The event, which takes place on 4 and 5 November at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, South Africa, is expected toContinue Reading
(CAPE TOWN) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced its partnership with African Energy Week 2025, in move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, attracting investment and expanding infrastructure across Africa’s energy sector. The annual conference, known as Invest in African Energies 2025, will be held in CapeContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenyan government announced plans to raise taxes on both domestic and international air tickets, a move expected to increase the cost of air travel across the region, including for passengers travelling to and from South Sudan. The proposal was tabled in parliament by Kimani Ichung’wah, the MajorityContinue Reading
Government officials from both national and county levels are facing charges for stealing water designated for residents of Mombasa. Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir announced a collaborative effort between Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) and the county’s water, infrastructure, and health departments that revealed 21 illegal water connections throughoutContinue Reading
