3 d. ago Nairobi Breaks Into Top Three Most Attractive African Cities for 2025

Nairobi has secured its highest-ever ranking in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index, taking third place and strengthening its reputation as one of the continent’s fastest-growing tech and investment hubs. The report notes that Nairobi’s rise comes despite recent socio-political tensions, crediting the capital’s expanding digital ecosystem, major infrastructure upgrades, and sustained investor confidence as the key forces behind its improved standing. “Nairobi records the most notable rise on the podium, reaching third place, supported by its ambition to position itself as a continental tech hub, as well as its major infrastructure and mobility projects and The post Nairobi Breaks Into Top Three Most Attractive African Cities for 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Police Probe Violent Clash at Kariobangi Church as Gachagua, NPS Issue Conflicting Accounts

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a violent confrontation that broke out during a Sunday service at the Kariobangi North PCEA Church, leaving six people injured and sparking political tensions. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who attended the service, accused police officers of launching an attack on the congregation to punish the people of Kariobangi North for rejecting a UDA candidate. He alleged that police and hired “goons” opened fire at the church, seriously injuring two supporters of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). Gachagua further claimed that officers lobbed tear gas inside the church compound, The post Police Probe Violent Clash at Kariobangi Church as Gachagua, NPS Issue Conflicting Accounts appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Vote Counting Underway in 22 Electoral Areas After Day Marked by Violence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – Vote counting is underway across all 22 areas that participated in Thursday’s by-elections, following a day that was marked by pockets of violence and heightened political tension. Polling officially closed at 5:00 PM, and tallying has commenced in constituency and ward tallying centres under the supervision of the Independent Electoral […] The post Vote Counting Underway in 22 Electoral Areas After Day Marked by Violence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Wamalwa’s Vehicle Torched in Butali as Political Tensions Flare During By

KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Nov 27 – A vehicle belonging to Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa was on Thursday set ablaze by unidentified attackers in Manyonje, Butali Ward, escalating tensions in the ongoing by-elections. Witnesses reported that a group of suspected political goons intercepted the vehicle before torching it, sending shockwaves across the polling […] The post Wamalwa’s Vehicle Torched in Butali as Political Tensions Flare During By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenya: Wamalwa's Vehicle Torched in Butali As Political Tensions Flare During By

Kenya: Wamalwa's Vehicle Torched in Butali As Political Tensions Flare During By-Elections  allAfrica.com

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3 w. ago Tanzanian opposition leaders flee to Kenya amid rising political tension

Tanzanian opposition leaders flee to Kenya amid rising political tension  People Daily

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