Kenya drawn into US-China rivalry as space race heats up

A recent US congressional report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) has implicated Kenya in the escalating space rivalry between China and the United States. The report suggests that Kenya's growing space partnership with China could be a clandestine front for expanding Beijing's military ambitions in orbit, effectively drawing Nairobi into a great-power competition.

Swift at crossroads: Survival in the age of stablecoins

As Swift, the global interbank communication system, faces increasing pressure from advancements like stablecoins and blockchain technology, it is exploring integrating these innovations to ensure its future relevance. The article, penned by CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card Chris Maurice, argues that Swift's traditional intermediary role is challenged by new systems designed for direct value transfer, necessitating a fundamental transformation for survival.

31 landslide victims laid to rest in Elgeyo Marakwet, govt pledges support

Thirty-one victims of the deadly November 1 and November 2 landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet were laid to rest at a mass funeral led by Catholic Bishop Dominic Kimengich. The tragedy claimed 41 lives, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assuring government support as directed by President William Ruto.

China, Zambia pledge deeper cooperation as Premier Li meets President Hichilema in Lusaka

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema met in Lusaka to deepen cooperation, aiming to build a closer China-Zambia community with a shared future.

Lamu residents praise recent investments in medical infrastructure at the county referral hospital