Kenya

Aliko Dangote has offered East African countries a combined 30 percent equity stake in his planned refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya is considering a 10 percent stake worth about $500 million, while Ethiopia and Rwanda have also expressed...

FCCPC says Nigeria’s cement prices may not be fully explained by production costs and market conditions. A 50kg bag of cement reached as high as ₦15,000 in some Nigerian markets, compared with about ₦7,344 in Kenya and ₦9,180...

November 19, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has publicly rejected recent media reports claiming it is in the process of acquiring Kenya’s Paramount Bank, calling the information unauthorised and inaccurate. In a statement released on November 18, 2025, the...

June 27, (THEWILL) – A Kenya High Court, sitting in Nairobi, has declared the rendition of the leader of the Indigenous People of the Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, illegal and international lawlessness. THEWILL reports that Kanu was extradited to...

March 03, (THEWILL) – Former South African football star Benni McCarthy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Kenya national team on a two-year contract that will extend to the 2027, Africa Cup of Nations, which...

January 24, (THEWILL) – Kenya has announced a new travel directive allowing citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without requiring pre-travel authorisation. The move, which excludes Somalia and Libya due to security concerns, aims to advance regional...

November 23, (THEWILL) - Kenyan distance runner Emmaculate Anyango received a six-year suspension for doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), confirmed on Friday. The 24-year-old athlete, who ranked second globally in the 10km discipline, tested positive for testosterone...

November 15, (THEWILL) - Zimbabwe earned their place in next year's Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Kenya at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The mathematical qualification came after an intense match that demonstrated both...

November 10, (THEWILL) - The Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a state corporation under Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism, showcased its offerings at the 20th edition of Akwaaba Africa Travel Market held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Sophie Makelo,...

October 26, (THEWILL) - Mövenpick Hotels and Residences, Nairobi, debuted at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Expo in Lagos, with Sales Manager, Hazel Alusiola, introducing the hotel’s premier offerings to tourism practitioners from across Africa. Alusiola described Mövenpick Nairobi as...