Nairobi conference to spotlight stablecoins as banks, fintechs debate future of payments

Nairobi is set to host the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC 2026) on May 14–15, focusing on the growing role of stablecoins and blockchain in Africa's payment systems.

President Ruto Urges Africa to Tap Domestic Capital for Infrastructure Development

President William Ruto has urged African nations to prioritize mobilising domestic capital for infrastructure development, cautioning that overreliance on foreign funding hinders the continent's progress.

Ugandan President Museveni arrives in Nairobi for Africa We Build Summit 2026

Museveni joins Ruto, investors for Africa Infrastructure Summit in Nairobi

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa We Build Summit 2026, a forum focused on accelerating infrastructure development across the continent.

108 households affected as floods hit Mombasa and Kwale, rider missing

Heavy rains and strong winds have caused significant disruption in Mombasa and Kwale counties, affecting over 100 households and leading to a search for a missing boda boda rider.

New Bomas Convention Complex Faces Fresh Setback Ahead of Africa–France Summit

The Bomas International Convention Complex in Kenya will not meet its May 2026 completion deadline, forcing the relocation of the planned Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit.