In Kenya, British soldiers forced into unprotected sex with sex workers
British soldiers training in Kenya have organized initiation ceremonies where young recruits are coerced into having unprotected sex with sex workers.…
“Green Transport”: Kenya and the challenges of e‑mobility
In line with the government's "Green Transport" initiative, which aims to increase e-mobility in the country, Kenya has introduced new regulations for imports of used electric vehicles, a first in Africa.…
Africa: visa-free travel implemented to boost domestic tourism
The continent is expected to see an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more and more countries continue to open their borders by relaxing visa requirements. But the solution, highly dependent on international relations, will not be enough.…
Nigeria threatens to suspend recognition of diplomas obtained in several foreign countries
Nigeria's Minister of Education recently stated his intention to suspend the recognition of Kenyan and Ugandan diplomas. This announcement comes a few days after the suspension of accreditation of Beninese and Togolese diplomas on suspicion of fraud, as well as of British and American universities based in Nigeria.…
Israel looks to Africa to fill its labor shortage
Kenyan and Malawian agricultural workers are expected in Israel to partially fill the labor shortage caused by the war against Hamas.…
In Kenya, a special holiday to plant trees
The Kenyan government announced a national holiday for planting trees. But it comes a few months after Kenya lifted the ban on logging.…
Kenya: A local smartphone factory to lower prices, and fight tax evasion
Kenya has opened its first smartphone assembly plant to produce low-cost 4G mobile phones and counter the problem of tax evasion.…
World news letter of October 28, 2022
This newsletter covers the date of the census in Bolivia, cash payments in Italy, students in Russia mobilized in companies, and more.…
Zimbabwe and Kenya suspended by FIFA because of government interference
FIFA suspended Zimbabwe and Kenya because of government interference with the national football bodies.…
World news digest of February 17, 2022
World news digest of February 17, 2022: some news around the world, in short…
In Kenya, KFC runs out of French fries
KFC Kenya said its restaurants were out of potato chips at the moment because of shipment delays.…
England stops recruiting healthcare staff from Kenya, except for nurses
England will restrain from hiring Kenyan healthcare professionals, despite an agreement between the governments in July. But the recruitment of nurses still remains possible.…
Kenya’s Deputy President offers money for sex workers to start new jobs
William Ruto wants to represent an alternative choice in the 2022 presidential elections by supporting people struggling in the hustle economy.…
Kenya refuses ICJ ruling on maritime boundary dispute against Somalia
The ICJ ruled in favor of Somalia about a long dispute with Kenya on their maritime boundaries at the core of diplomatic tensions between the neighbors. Kenya rejected the decision.…