A goat herder's reported discovery of a gold nugget in western Kenya has seemingly triggered a gold rush, drawing thousands of prospectors to the remote village of Cheporor.

• Approximately 10,000 people reportedly arrived at the peak of the rush, seeking fortunes from unreliable farming incomes.
• The initial find by Manasse Lomachar, who sold three grams of gold for 36,000 Kenyan shillings ($280), sparked widespread excitement.
• While many prospectors are unskilled, the rush has also created new businesses, with over 200 emerging to serve the influx of people.

SUN Mobility has launched an open-architecture battery swapping network in Kenya, marking the first step in its planned expansion across Africa.

• More than 35 battery swapping stations are already operational in Nairobi and Mombasa.
• The network is a collaboration between SUN Mobility and Vivo Energy, supporting electric motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers from multiple manufacturers.
• SUN Mobility aims to deploy over 160,000 electric vehicles and 2,500 stations across Africa within five years, leveraging Vivo Energy's extensive network of over 4,200 service stations.

Elizabeth Nsimadala, Regional President of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), emphasizes the critical role of Generation Z in transforming Kenya's agricultural sector, highlighting the need for their active participation in decision-making, investment, and business aspects.

• EAFF aims for 30% youth and 40% women participation in its projects.
• A key barrier for youth entering agriculture is the lack of collateral, often due to land ownership issues, prompting calls for innovative financing.
• Platforms like e-Granary are being developed to connect farmers with markets, services, and financial credit, with over 250,000 farmers currently on the platform.