Wayne Lumbasi Nairobi’s plan to roll out a modern Bus Rapid Transit system has suffered a major setback after the United States government under President Donald Trump cancelled a transport funding deal valued at more than $50 million. The agreement had been approved during the Biden administration and was intended to support a full upgrade […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces international scrutiny after human rights organisations petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged post-election violence following the country’s October 29, 2025, general elections. The elections, which officially declared Suluhu the winner with nearly 98 percent of the vote, sparked widespread protests and violent crackdowns across […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Cameroon is facing escalating political turmoil as opposition heavyweight Issa Tchiroma Bakary sought refuge in The Gambia, citing serious threats to his safety following a bitterly contested presidential election. Tchiroma, who challenged the country’s long-time ruler Paul Biya, was welcomed by Gambian authorities, who emphasized that the hosting is “purely on humanitarian grounds in the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared a three month humanitarian ceasefire, offering a rare pause in the country’s devastating conflict. RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo framed the truce as a necessary step to ease civilian suffering and lay the groundwork for broader political negotiations. He called on the Quad […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Last week, Kenya sent a high-level delegation to Uganda following statements by President Yoweri Museveni claiming that landlocked Uganda has a right to the Indian Ocean, warning of potential conflict if access was blocked. The delegation, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, held talks with Museveni at Mayuge […]
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Wayne Lumbasi At the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, the United Arab Emirates announced a $1 billion AI for Development initiative aimed at bringing artificial intelligence infrastructure and services to African nations. UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri said the program will support education, healthcare, climate adaptation, and government services while aligning […]
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Wayne Lumbasi After more than 100 years abroad, Ethiopia has successfully reclaimed a collection of historic artefacts from Germany, marking a landmark moment in the preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage. The return of these items, celebrated in a ceremony at Ras Makonnen Hall, Addis Ababa University, symbolizes both historical reconciliation and renewed national pride. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious KSh 5 trillion blueprint aimed at transforming Kenya into a first-world economy. In his recent State of the Nation Address, the President outlined a bold vision centered on infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and human capital, emphasizing that the plan will be largely loan-free. The plan is anchored on […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Africa is losing billions of dollars every year through illicit financial flows, tax evasion, and corruption. The African Union (AU) estimates that the continent loses around $89 billion annually, roughly 3.7% of its GDP. This money, which could fund schools, hospitals, roads, and other essential services, instead leaves the continent, weakening its economies […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Nestle is facing intense criticism after being accused of selling baby cereals with high sugar content in Africa while offering sugar-free versions in wealthier markets. A report by the Swiss NGO Public Eye, in collaboration with civil-society groups across more than 20 African countries, analysed nearly 100 samples of Nestlé’s Cerelac infant cereal. […]
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