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• Marriott International says this investment is tailored to set new standards for high-end, luxury hospitality in some of Africa’s most breathtaking safari destinations.
• Set to open in August 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp is poised to introduce the brand’s world-class service and elegant design in Kenya and Africa.
• Projected to open in 2026, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp will offer an immersive wildlife experience within a 45,000-acre game reserve.

Kenya’s international standing as the preferred destination for luxury safari tourism has received a huge boost with hotel chain Mariott International announcing plans to open two luxury locations in Kenya’s wonder Masai Mara wildlife ecosystem.

In a statement, Mariott International said it has entered into agreement with Lazizi Mara Limited and Lazizi Solio Limited for the establishment of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp.

Marriot International noted …

• The 8-member bloc will showcase its diverse attractions under the brand “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe” during the March 4-6 trade fair in Berlin, Germany.
• EAC aims to attract international tourists and investors by highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and unique attractions.
• The EAC stand at ITB will also provide an opportunity to member countries to showcase their offerings and further penetrate the international market.

Stakeholders in East Africa’s tourism industry have joined forces to make the East African Community (EAC) the word’s next travel and hospitality hotspot during the March 4th-6th, 2025, International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the EAC said it will, for the first time, participate in the global expo as a single entity in the world’s largest tourism trade fair.

According to the EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, the bloc will showcase its diverse attractions …

• Sudan is accusing Kenyan government of violating the principles of good neighbourliness by hosting US-sanctioned Rapid Support Forces (RSF) meeting.
• Nairobi now stands accused of endorsing continued perpetration of genocide, massacre civilians on an ethnic basis, attack on IDP camps, and acts of rape by RSF.
• Khartoum is also accusing authorities in Kenya of encouraging the division of African countries.

The simmering tensions between Kenya and Sudan have taken a dramatic twist after Nairobi allowed a key event for the political group aligned with sanctioned Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to proceed on Tuesday. US-sanctioned RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army for the control of the country for over a year now.

On Tuesday, authorities in Nairobi gave the greenlight for a key meeting by RSF leadership to proceed at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. This event was a precursor towards the establishment of a new political group drawing together …

• On Saturday, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Youssouf emerged victorious in AUC chairmanship elections, securing 33 votes in the seventh round.
• However, Kenya’s Ruto claims that the continent lost a valuable opportunity by not electing Raila Odinga.
• For Djibouti, Africa deserved better than Raila.

The rivalry between Kenya and Djibouti that was marked by campaigns leading up to the election of the African Union Commission Chairman (AUC) post appears far from over. In the latest twist, authorities in Djibouti have hit back at President William Ruto who on Sunday expressed disappointment over the failure of leaders of Africa to vote Kenya’s candidate Raila Odinga.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Amb . Moussa Mohamed Omar of Djibouti stated, “In response to President Ruto on Citizen TV Kenya: claiming Africa “lost an opportunity” is dishonest. 33 heads of state chose Mahmoud, the right choice for Africa’s challenges, refusing to let the AU …

• Moody’s has revised Kenya’s sovereign credit outlook from “negative” to “positive,” marking a key shift just seven months after the country’s downgrade.
• Despite the optimistic revision, Kenya’s fiscal landscape remains fraught with challenges.
• Kenya’s revenue collection efforts remain a critical factor in the country’s fiscal recovery.

Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has revised Kenya’s sovereign credit outlook from “negative” to “positive,” marking a significant shift just seven months after the country’s downgrade.

While the long-term issuer ratings for both local and foreign currency remain at Caa1, this upgraded outlook highlights Kenya’s potential for improving debt affordability and mitigating liquidity risks. Despite this positive development, Kenya continues to grapple with high financing needs and weak debt affordability, presenting both opportunities and hurdles.

Moody’s announcement last week cites Kenya’s progress in addressing liquidity challenges as the key driver of the improved outlook. The agency acknowledges the declining domestic financing costs and easing …

• Authorities across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Sudan harassed activists and government critics in spirited attempt to suppress dissent in 2024.
• Human Rights Watch says harassment, intimidation, and arrests of journalists, human rights defenders, and opposition figures intensified.
• In Kenya, senior government officials including President William Ruto threatened the courts for making decisions unfavourable to his administration.

Millions of civilians across countries in East Africa bore the brunt of human rights violations orchestrated by either government security organs or armed groups in 2024, further deteriorating the region’s respect for human rights, a new report by Washington-based Human Rights Watch states.

According to the group’s World Report 2025, authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Sudan continued to harass activists and government critics in their spirited attempt to suppress dissent during the year under review.

“Armed forces and armed groups in Sudan and Ethiopia have deliberately targeted civilians and …

• Abu Dhabi is gearing up to invest in Kenya’s critical sectors including ports, logistics, agriculture and energy.
• President William Ruto says the landmark deal will more than triple Kenya’s exports of meat products, fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, tea and coffee to the UAE.
• Agreement also targets the services sector with Kenyan providers in education, transport, construction, and engineering now poised to have a better access to opportunities in the UAE.

Kenya-UAE economic relations are set to enter a new phase following the signing of a deal by authorities in the United Arab Emirates to invest heavily in the East African country’s critical industries including ports, logistics, agriculture and energy.

The agreement, dubbed Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is set to redefine trade, investment, and economic partnerships between the two countries. CEPA is part of the Gulf nation’s initiative to step up its foreign investment portfolio, a program that saw …

• The trials for the East Africa Electric Highway power supply project are underway.
• This initiative on power sharing is forecast to earn Ethiopia $200 million annually. 
• Currently, Ethiopia produces all power for its national grid from renewable sources.

The East Africa Electric Highway project is lighting up a new era of regional integration, with power supply trials now linking Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. This ambitious initiative, poised to transform energy trade in the region, is expected to generate an impressive US$200 million annually for Ethiopia in its initial phase.

Following the successful completion of an advanced power connection between Ethiopia and Kenya, the project has extended its reach to Tanzania. With the power infrastructure now in place, distribution trials are underway, marking a significant milestone in East Africa’s quest for sustainable energy solutions and economic collaboration.

“This regional power connection is set to enhance cooperation among the involved nations by …

• With Acumen’s boost, d.light will speed up operations in Uganda, where about 2M people will access electricity for the first time.
• By selling customer receivables to Brighter Life by d.light (BLd) upfront, d.light subsidiaries now have immediate cash flow, enabling them to scale at speed.
• This funding model not only supports financial sustainability but also mitigates currency risks by conducting transactions in local currencies.

For solar-power equipment provider d.light, the journey to lighting homes across East Africa with reliable green energy is fast gaining momentum.

In the latest move, d.light has received a $5 million investment from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative. This funding is poised to enhance d.light’s presence in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Acumen’s investment in d.light’s multi-country receivables financing facility, Brighter Life by d.light (BLd), aims to expand energy access for underserved communities in East Africa, creating a huge impact on millions of lives.

Acumen’s H2R is a …

• Food security, livelihoods, and economies are threatened as extreme weather conditions hit Africa hard.
• Citizens are now calling for bold action from their governments and the global community to combat this worsening crisis.
• Over 82% of Africans advocate for measures to protect communities against extreme floods, droughts, and environmental degradation.

 As climate change tightens its grip, the African continent is bearing the brunt of extreme weather conditions that have profoundly impacted food security, livelihoods, and economies.

A recent Afrobarometer survey paints a stark picture of the hard reality for millions of Africans: worsening droughts and crop failures are threatening their very survival. Citizens are now calling for bold action from their governments and the international community to combat this worsening crisis.

A decade of declining agricultural yields

Over the past decade, the majority of Africans report an alarming increase in the severity of droughts and crop failures. According to Afrobarometer…