Nairobi — The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa since its inception besides peacekeeping, with Secretary-General António Guterres expected in Kenya next week to oversee a nearly USD 340 million expansion of its Nairobi headquarters. The Secretary-General will join President William Ruto on Monday, at the United Nations Office…
NAIROBI, 8 April 2026 Africa’s most consequential gathering on housing and urban development, Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF 2), opened today in Nairobi, as African leaders and policymakers called for urgent, coordinated action to transform the continent’s rapidly expanding cities into engines of economic growth, social inclusion, and climate resilience. The three-day forum, running from…
Pretoria, South Africa — Ahead of their crucial tie against 2024 champions Petro de Luanda in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference, the Nairobi City Thunder were hosted to a luncheon by the High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in Pretoria, South Africa, on Monday afternoon. Led by Elizabeth Choge, Minister II at…
– Liberia joined policymakers, development partners and youth leaders from across Africa at the Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice (COP) 2026 in Nairobi, where the country highlighted its progress in youth employment while calling for stronger continental partnerships to expand opportunities for young people. The high-level forum, organized by the World Bank…
Liberia joined policymakers, development partners, and youth leaders from across the continent at the Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice (COP) 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, where the country showcased progress in youth employment and called for stronger partnerships to expand opportunities for young people. The high-level gathering, hosted by the World Bank in…
IMAGE/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The highly anticipated Zámba Heritage Congress, a landmark event that will convene global leaders and experts to discuss the future of Africa’s forests kicked-off this morning in Nairobi, Kenya. Organised by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the Congress aims to address the…
Nairobi — Heri Heights Hotel Apartments is celebrating its first anniversary as the first SureStay Collection hotel in Africa. The Nairobi property combines Kenyan hospitality with the global standards and brand assurance of Best Western Hotels and Resorts. SureStay, a budget-friendly collection by Best Western, caters to travellers seeking comfort and dependable service in economy…
UN Environment Programme Executive Director, Inger Andersen, with UN Secretary General, António Guterres, during a past event. PHOTO/FILE. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened today in Nairobi, bringing together over 6,000 participants from more than 180 countries to address the escalating environmental crises threatening the planet….
Nairobi — Nairobi has been ranked the third most attractive city in Africa in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index, marking the capital’s strongest showing yet as it cements its position as a regional tech and investment hub. The rise comes despite recent socio-political tensions, with the report highlighting Nairobi’s expanding…
Many refugee women in Nairobi lack official work permits, forcing them into precarious, informal jobs where they face low pay, exploitation, and no legal protection. Although refugees and asylum seekers are allowed to seek employment, obtaining legal work permits requires time, money, and documents that many do not have access to, contributing to lengthy delays….
