Kenya Removes Visa Requirements for Africans and Most Caribbean Countries
Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for citizens of 52 African nations and most Caribbean countries. Africans can now travel to Kenya with just a passport.
East Africa
Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia to Become Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter
Uganda has officially surpassed Ethiopia to become the continent’s leading coffee exporter, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
Meet the 2025 African Genius Awards Nominees
The African Genius Awards (AGA) 2025 has unveiled a stellar lineup of 18 nominees whose work is redefining what it means to lead, innovate, and uplift communities across Africa and the diaspora.
Kenyan legendary author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies at age 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the legendary Kenyan author, scholar, and revolutionary thinker, has passed away at the age of 87. In 2022, he won the African Genius Award alongside Wole Soyinka.
Uganda Discovers 31 Million Metric Tonnes of Gold Valued $12 Trillion
Uganda has discovered over 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore, estimated to contain 320,158 metric tonnes of refined gold, valued at over $12.8 trillion USD.
Ugandan Pharmacist and Medical Researcher Emmanuel Kiyonga Develops Drug To Cure Breast Cancer
Emmanuel Kiyonga, a Ugandan pharmacist and researcher based in South Africa, has developed a drug that may end breast cancer.
