Guinea-Bissau Stuns Super Eagles in AFCON Qualifiers: Shock results rocked the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday as former champions Ghana and Nigeria, along with World Cup surprise package Cape Verde, suffered unexpected defeats. Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles while Ghana's Black Stars were also dimmed in surprise results that disrupted the early qualifying campaign. Meanwhile, Kenya's Harambee Stars are seeking redemption in their 2027 AFCON qualifying match against Guinea on Thursday after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Eritrea. In a separate African sporting development, Kenya's Shujaa will feature a significantly revamped squad at the upcoming Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with several established players absent as coach Kevin Wambua prioritizes emerging talent. Additionally, Nairobi is set to host the Unstoppable Africa Awards 2026 on October 31, 2026, celebrating African excellence across sport, entertainment, business, leadership, and humanitarian action.

Dangote Launches $16 Billion Lamu Oil Refinery: Billionaire Aliko Dangote is set to launch a transformative $16 billion refinery in Lamu, marking a significant entry into East Africa's energy sector. Construction has officially begun on the Dangote Group refinery plant in Lamu, marking a significant development in the region's industrial landscape. The refinery launch has drawn political attention from multiple leaders. President William Ruto issued a stern warning to brokers and extortionists who might attempt to disrupt investments in the country, specifically mentioning the Lamu oil refinery project. Additionally, Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Ng'ang'a urged political leaders to refrain from politicising the Dangote Refinery project. However, opposition leaders expressed concerns that the process of launching the Dangote oil refinery in Lamu county lacks accountability, accusing President William Ruto of pursuing personal interests. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticized the Kenyan government for proceeding with the Lamu refinery launch, citing unaddressed concerns from Lamu residents. Pentecostal leaders also urged President William Ruto to address resident concerns regarding the proposed KSh 2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu County. CBK Licenses 29 Digital Lenders, Raising Total to 281: The Central Bank of Kenya has significantly expanded its oversight of digital lenders by licensing an additional 29 providers, bringing the total number of regulated digital lenders in Kenya to 281. Absa Bank is embarking on a significant digital transformation initiative, aiming to revolutionize traditional banking services from within the industry. Additionally, the Central Bank of Kenya is proposing new regulations to oversee business transfers between subsidiaries within a banking group, a move aimed at enhancing financial stability and consumer protection. Sugar Workers Threaten Strike Over Sh2.7 Billion Arrears: The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers has announced plans to initiate a strike starting Thursday, threatening to halt sugar production in the country over Sh2.7 billion in salary arrears. Kenya is embracing science and innovation as a strategic approach to significantly increase its beef production and enhance farmer profitability. Separately, soaring feed prices are posing a significant threat to Kenya's livestock sector, jeopardizing the future supply of essential products like milk and eggs. Kenya, Japan Expand Climate-Smart Agriculture and Security Cooperation: Kenya and Japan are collaborating on a climate-smart irrigation plan to boost rice production in Taita Taveta county, aiming to develop a comprehensive master plan for water management and agricultural development. A joint delegation from Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Police Service is undergoing intensive training in Japan to enhance traffic management and road safety systems, including digital speed cameras. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is promoting alternative food sources like crickets and snails amid fears of a looming food shortage in Kenya. These initiatives represent Kenya's partnerships with Japan across agriculture, food security, and infrastructure development. At the same time, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the establishment of a dedicated African Climate Change Fund to finance climate action, emphasizing the need for the continent to rely on domestic resources and robust legal frameworks rather than external aid.