Cotonou, Benin – July 17, 2025 – The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has today announced the winners of the 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC), a landmark pan-African competition designed to unearth and champion scalable solutions addressing malnutrition through food fortification and biofortification. The announcement follows high-profile finale events held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Cotonou,…

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a move signaling a renewed focus on media professionalism ahead of the crucial general election slated for October 28, 2025, the Tanzanian government has initiated a specialized training program for bloggers. This development has been warmly received by the Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN), an organization representing over 200 bloggers within the country and…

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With millions at stake and climate pressures mounting, a bold new program seeks to reinvent dairy farming across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. By Correspondent | July 2025 In a bold step toward climate resilience and food security, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a landmark $358.26 million program aimed at transforming the dairy industry in East Africa….

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Dar es Salaam, 10 July 2025 — In a significant development for Tanzania’s capital markets, iTrust Finance Limited has officially announced the launch of its USD-denominated Money Market Fund — the iDollar Fund. The initiative, which has received approval from the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), marks a notable expansion of investment options for Tanzanian and regional investors…

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Nairobi On July 7, 2025, Kenya’s streets pulsed with the echoes of a 35-year-old cry for freedom. Known as Saba Saba—Swahili for “Seven Seven”—this day commemorates the 1990 protests that shook the foundations of Daniel arap Moi’s one-party rule, demanding multiparty democracy. In 2025, the 35th anniversary, Kenyans once again took to the streets, not just to honor history…

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Saba Saba, meaning “Seven Seven” in Swahili, marks July 7 as a pivotal date in Kenya’s struggle for democracy. Its origins trace back to 1990 when opposition leaders, including Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, called for a pro-democracy rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi. The detention of Matiba and Rubia without trial ignited nationwide protests, demanding…

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By Anthony John As the Senior Manager for Strategic Partnerships and Programs at the Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH), Amani Tinkasimile has dedicated the past two years to leading a truly groundbreaking project aimed at comprehensively addressing adolescent health challenges within Tanga City. By strategically harnessing longitudinal data and powerfully leveraging digital technologies, Amani and his dedicated team…

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By Anthony John On the vibrant shores of Tanga, a truly transformative shift in digital empowerment began to unfold as TangaYetu proudly launched the Tanga Youth Digital Skills for Employment program in 2023. This ambitious and crucial initiative, expertly led by Swahili Digital CEO Gillsant Mlaseko, was meticulously designed to equip young people with the essential digital tools needed…

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1. Executive Summary This report provides an expert analysis of the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) regulatory framework governing Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) and the broader category of Non-Deposit Taking Credit Businesses (NDTCBs). It examines the official directory of licensed entities and delves into the significant legislative and regulatory shifts that have shaped this dynamic sector. The Kenyan digital…

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