Kenya Unveils new Digital Strategy to Curb fake Degrees, Unaccredited colleges

As of late 2025, Kenya has moved to tighten the noose around fraudulent academic credentials and institutions operating without proper accreditation. At a key workshop in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced a government‐backed plan to replace paper degrees with digital credentials that can be verified online. The system—being developed together with the Ministry…

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Tanzania’s Opposition Leader Faces Treason Trial as Election Nears Amid Reform Demands

Tanzania has entered a tense political period as the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins, just weeks before the country heads to the polls. The development has drawn widespread concern both locally and internationally, with many viewing it as a major test for democracy in one of East Africa’s largest nations. Lissu, who…

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Madagascar President appoints Army General as Prime Minister Amid protests in Antananarivo

On 25 September 2025, youth-led protests began in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, in response to chronic power outages and water shortages. These demonstrations—mostly organized via social media under the name “Gen Z Madagascar”—soon grew into broader expressions of frustration with government failures, poverty, and perceived corruption. As the protests escalated, clashes between demonstrators and…

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Harambee Stars March to Bujumbura As McCarthy and Olunga Lead Kenya’s Bold World Cup Mission

Kenya’s National Team Display Renewed Confidence, Tactical Growth, and United Spirit Ahead of Crucial Burundi Showdown. The Harambee Stars enter their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Burundi with immense confidence and national pride. Kenya will face Burundi on October 9, 2025, in Bujumbura, with qualification hopes burning brighter than ever. Head coach Benni…

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Creative Economy Bill Under Scrutiny: Cracks Beneath the Promise

Kenya’s Creative Economy Support Bill 2024 has arrived with fanfare and frustration in equal measure. It promises to empower creatives, formalize the sector, and unlock economic potential long overlooked. Yet beneath the optimism lies a thicket of unresolved questions about control, access, and who really stands to benefit. The Bill, currently before Parliament, seeks to…

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