Airbnb in East Africa: Goldmine or Gamble? By John MWANGI As East Africa’s cities pulse with growth and digital platforms reshape industries, a burning question grips aspiring entrepreneurs: Is Airbnb a ticket to wealth or a risky bet? From Nairobi’s vibrant suburbs to Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, the Airbnb wave is sweeping the region. But beneath the glossy listings…
Antony John Johannesburg, South Africa — The Vodacom Group’s latest executive appointment marks more than just a leadership shuffle—it signals a bold new chapter in Africa’s digital transformation. On June 3, 2025, Vodacom Group announced the appointment of Mohamed Abdallah as the Chief Executive Officer for International Markets and Vodafone Egypt. This strategic move places one of Africa’s most…
CEGE WA MAHIGA In 2025, youth unemployment remains one of Kenya’s most significant socio-economic challenges, casting a pervasive shadow over national stability and future growth. With nearly 80% of its population under 35, and youth constituting a staggering 68% of the nation’s unemployed, this crisis transcends mere policy debate—it has escalated into a generational emergency. Echoing this sentiment, young…
Nairobi, Kenya – The screens of smartphones across Kenya are ablaze, not just with memes and music, but with a potent call to action: #RejectFinanceBill2025. A year after similar protests forced a government U-turn, Kenya’s streets and digital forums are once again the stage for a dramatic showdown between a determined youth and a government grappling with immense economic…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – May 28, 2025 – The East African literary community celebrates a significant achievement today as Tanzanian author Beda Msimbe was honoured among the Top 11 Winners in the highly competitive 2025 Short Story Competition on Insurance. The contest was organised by the Mfuko wa Fasihi Tanzania (TAFF), a leading literary fund in the region….
By Antony John MuchokiLilongwe, Malawi – May 2025 Africa is not short of vision. It is not short of bold declarations, compelling roadmaps, and frameworks filled with potential. For more than two decades, a steady stream of strategies—Maputo, Malabo, CAADP, Agenda 2063, AfCFTA, and most recently, the Kampala Declaration—have attempted to lay a foundation for agricultural transformation, rural development,…
By Special correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 22, 2025 As the 2025 Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation commenced in Lilongwe, Malawi, one voice stood out in its clarity and urgency—Dr. Firew Tegegne, Director at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), who passionately laid out a vision for harnessing regional trade and market integration to deliver fundamental, on-the-ground…
By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 21, 2025 In a powerful presentation during the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation in Lilongwe, Dr. Moses Siambi of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) laid out a transformative vision for building resilient, nutrition-focused agriculture systems through public-private-producer partnerships in seed development and distribution. Dr. Siambi, a distinguished…
By Special Correspondent | Online — April 24, 2025 In a deeply reflective and forward-looking presentation delivered virtually during the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation, renowned agricultural economist and Executive Chairperson of AKADEMIYA2063, Dr. Ousmane Badiane, provided one of the most comprehensive retrospectives on Africa’s agricultural reform journey—while charting a bold and necessary course forward. Titled “What &…
By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 2025 As climate change continues to reshape the global agricultural landscape, Alexander Lotsch, Senior Climate and Agriculture Specialist at the World Bank, delivered a stark yet hopeful message at the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation in Lilongwe, Malawi. His session, titled “Building More Resilient Agri-Food Systems for the Future,” was…