Kevin Sewe
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GLOCEPS Launches Grand Strategy Fellowship to Shape Africa’s Global Influence
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Global Centre for Policy and Strategy (GLOCEPS) convenes its Grand Strategy Fellowship (GSF) Forum today under the theme “Nurturing Impactful Geopolitical & Strategic Influence.” The Forum brought together strategic thinkers, policymakers,…
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AFCON returns to a two-year cycle
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In December, CAF announced that the tournament would be held every…
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Inside Konza’s Housing Project: Technology Reshaping Construction
The development is using aluminium formwork, replacing much of the conventional timber-based formwork with reusable aluminium panels to cast concrete walls and floors. The method is changing how the 11 residential blocks are built, while…
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KWFT housing model helps 83,000 families as regional lenders explore adoption
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has built a cumulative KES6.7 billion housing finance loan book, as regional financial institutions show growing interest in its Nyumba Smart model for helping low-income households finance the construction and…
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Cross-border abductions threaten Kenya’s status as dissident refuge
Tanzanian opposition figure Apolinary Boniface Margwe narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Kenya this week. One of his colleagues was not so lucky — highlighting the threat of cross-border abductions in east Africa. Kenya has…
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The Pull of Konza: Higher Education Seeks a Place in Technopolis
As Konza Technopolis takes shape as Kenya’s emerging Silicon Savannah, universities are positioning themselves within its growing ecosystem of science, technology and innovation. The presence of the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST),…
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Murdered Kenyan’s family angry over UK extradition delay
The family of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier is furious after the suspect’s extradition case was delayed by another six months. Agnes Wanjiru, 21, died after partying with British soldiers at…
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Which TECNO Is Yours? The 2026 Lineup, and the AI Called Ella Riding Along
Walk into any phone shop on Moi Avenue or Kimathi Street right now and you’ll see a wall of TECNO boxes. Spark, Camon, POVA, a couple of tablets. If you’re standing there wondering which one…
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China brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’
Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. There were also signs of broader repercussions, with state-run…
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Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or
Harry Kane became England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
