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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony in November in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Yellow Card’s compliance excellence recognised with GRC awards nomination
  3. Joy Online

    Posters advertising performers with their mothers’ surnames, such as Waithaka wa Jane and 90K Ka Msoh, are often plastered on hoardings in the capital, Nairobi.

    How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
  4. Joy Online

    After conceding an early goal in the first leg at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, Kenya responded impressively to record a 3-1 victory.

    WAFCON 2026: Kenya return to the continental stage after a decade
  5. Joy Online

    It was presented at the DialogueNEXT Africa – Born to Feed the Future event in Nairobi, Kenya, where AGRA’s 20-year journey to promote sustainable agriculture and build resilient food systems was celebrated.

    Africa’s future would have to be shaped by African solutions – World Food Prize Foundation President
  6. Joy Online

    The eight defendants ​appeared before Nairobi’s Kibera High Court Judge Diana Kavedza and all ​pleaded not guilty to the charge, the Director of Public Prosecutions said in a statement on its X account.

    Kenyan court charges eight schoolgirls with their fellow students’ murder
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    One of the facilitators, Professor Razak Gyasi of the African Population and Health Research Centre in Nairobi and Southern Cross University in Australia, said research institutions increasingly depend on competitive grants because of the cost involved in conducting studies.

    St Monica’s tutors trained in grant writing as Colleges of Education strengthen research capacity
  9. Joy Online

    Some minibus “matatu” taxis in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have been redecorated with Jonasi’s face or name such is the show’s popularity there and the debate around his behaviour.

    Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
  10. Joy Online

    mmittee member with Academic Without Borders to develop a full online Bachelor of Science and Master’s program in data science and AI technologies.” “And also in Kenya, I’m currently serving as a volunteer with Academics Without Borders to support Kisii University, uh, in Nairobi

    Calgary University professor leads experts at a free virtual data science and AI conference
  11. Joy Online

    Headquartered in Nairobi, they operate across more than thirty African countries through a range of funds, institutions, and projects.

    FSD Africa, British High Commission, GIIF launch Green PPF
  12. Joy Online

    Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to ‌the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living.

    Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
World & Region

Somalia child malnutrition crisis worsens amid aid cuts

The News

UNICEF says severe acute malnutrition admissions in Somalia jumped 32 percent in the first six months of 2026 as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities closed due to international aid cuts, with nearly 1.9 million children projected to be malnourished this year.

18 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Somalia child malnutrition crisis worsens amid aid cuts

    UNICEF says severe acute malnutrition admissions in Somalia jumped 32 percent in the first six months of 2026 as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities closed due to international aid cuts, with nearly 1.9 million children projected to be malnourished this year.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ecuador intelligence chief, wife, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

    Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among seven people killed when a helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday. The other five victims were Americans; the helicopter was on a scenic flight from a wildlife conservancy to a river in the area.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Swiss diplomat appointed ambassador to Ghana, Benin, Togo

    Dr. Thomas Oertle has been appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, Benin and Togo. He previously served as Switzerland's Head of Mission in Muscat and held senior roles in African cooperation and Middle Eastern diplomacy.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and seeks to become the first African nation to stage the event. The bid, backed by the government, faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to decide next month.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 14 August

  1. African e-learning platform launches to teach green economy skills

    Sustainability Skills and Careers Launchpad Africa (SSCLAfrica), a new African-centred e-learning platform, has been launched to equip the continent's workforce with green skills and knowledge for the emerging green economy. The platform offers courses in renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable finance, circular economy and other green competencies, with content designed around African realities and case studies.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nairobi bids for 2029 World Athletics Championships with presidential backing

    Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, backed by a personal guarantee from President William Ruto, with a decision expected on September 15. If awarded, it would be the first time the championships are held on the African continent.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Africa has lost 24% of species since pre-industrial period

    Africa is losing species and natural resources that millions depend on for food, income and clean water, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity warned at a meeting in Nairobi. The continent contains about a quarter of the world's biodiversity but has lost about 24% of its species since the pre-industrial period, driven by climate change, invasive species, pollution and overuse.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nairobi bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Kenya's capital has formally submitted its bid to become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich for the 2029 event. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 10 August

  1. Nairobi bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Nairobi has submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome, and Munich for hosting rights. The event would make Nairobi the first African city to stage the world championships. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. African labour leaders push worker-centred energy transition at COP31

    African trade union leaders and climate negotiators met in Nairobi for a summit to shape a unified continental position on energy sovereignty and green industrialisation ahead of COP31. Labour movement representatives called for energy to be treated as a public good under democratic control rather than as a market commodity, and warned against Africa exporting raw critical minerals while importing expensive finished products.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in London to boost exports

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new opportunities for trade and investment. The facility will showcase processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics and light manufactured goods, and host sector-focused exhibitions and business-to-business meetings to connect Ghanaian producers with UK buyers.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Technology reshapes global cooperation, digital skills now essential

    The CEO of Diplomatic Affairs Media said technology has become the new language of global cooperation, with nations collaborating through innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital trade rather than traditional diplomacy alone. She told graduates of the HACSA Foundation's Tech4Girls Programme that digital skills are now essential, particularly for young women seeking to compete in the global economy.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana's U18 women's hockey team competes for World Cup spot

    Ghana's Under-18 women's hockey team will compete at the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6 to 8. The tournament serves as Africa's qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup scheduled for December 2026, with Ghana competing against Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. African AI revolution must include marginalized innovators, voices

    The article argues that as artificial intelligence spreads across Africa—from rural health diagnostics to agricultural technology—decision-making spaces and access to knowledge must be deliberately opened to grassroots developers and independent innovators, not just corporate executives and traditional leaders, to ensure breakthrough innovations reflect the continent's diversity.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Study: 77,000 fewer children received US HIV treatment

    Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received U.S.-supported HIV treatment in the year to October 2025 than in the previous fiscal year, according to a study that attributed the decline to Trump administration cuts and changes to foreign aid. The analysis found U.S.-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by around 14% year-on-year, though the U.S. State Department disputed the methodology and said the decline reflects the program's success in preventing new infections.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Three Ghanaian founders use AI to streamline church operations

    Tony Marfo, Charles Opoku-Agyeman, and Emmanuel Zeye have built AI platforms to address recurring challenges in churches, including media teams struggling to keep pace during sermons and the difficulty of repurposing teachings for wider reach. Their tools, including ScriptureLive, aim to reduce volunteer workload and improve congregational engagement.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. France and Ghana reaffirm bilateral partnership on health, investment, culture

    France and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in health, innovation, investment and cultural exchange, marking another year of strong bilateral ties. Key engagements cited include the co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon on April 7, President Mahama's official visit to Paris on April 8 for talks with President Macron, and France's participation in Ghana's conference on reparations on June 18 and 19.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Smile Train to host Africa-India cleft care conference in Goa

    Smile Train will convene the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, from July 20–23, 2026, bringing together more than 50 healthcare professionals from 18 African countries to strengthen collaboration and improve access to comprehensive cleft treatment.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Zoomlion MD visits Kenya to assess waste management operations

    The Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has visited Kenya to review the company's operations in Nairobi, where Zoomlion Kenya has evacuated more than 55,000 tonnes of waste since commencing operations on March 27, 2026, and is tackling the city's approximately 109 illegal dumpsites.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Achimota Forest protected by policy revocation; culture must sustain it

    Ghana's government revoked Executive Instrument 144, which had excised approximately 361.5 acres from Achimota Forest Reserve, restoring the land to forest status. The author argues that while policy has secured the forest's protection, cultural and behavioural change among Ghanaians is essential to ensure its long-term survival.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Yellow Card nominated for Morgan GRC Financial Crime Awards

    Yellow Card, a stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across over 60 countries, has received seven nominations at the Morgan Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Financial Crime Awards 2026 (Africa Edition), including a nomination for Organisational Excellence in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kenyan men increasingly adopt mother's names amid social debate

    An increasing number of Kenyan men, particularly among the Kikuyu ethnic group, are taking their mother's first name as their surname instead of their father's — a departure from tradition that has sparked debate and ridicule, though some see it as reflecting changing attitudes toward women in a patriarchal society. Notable figures like politician John Njũgũna Wanjikũ and musician Peter Kĩgia have adopted female surnames, either given at birth or chosen to honour their mothers.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenya returns to Women's Africa Cup of Nations after decade

    Kenya qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating The Gambia in the final qualifying round, returning to the continental stage for the first time since 2016. Led by head coach Beldine Odemba and captain Mwanahalima Adam Jereko, the Harambee Starlets will compete in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. World Food Prize Foundation awards AGRA Norman Borlaug Medallion

    The World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain awarded AGRA the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion at an event in Nairobi, Kenya, recognising the organisation's two decades of advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems for smallholder farmers across Africa.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenyan court charges eight schoolgirls with sixteen fellow students' murder

    A Kenyan court has charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow students in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Nakuru County in late May; all eight defendants pleaded not guilty.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. St Monica's tutors trained in grant writing and research skills

    Tutors at St Monica's College of Education in Asante-Mampong completed a two-day retreat on grant writing, research development and scholarly publication, with nearly 60 participants from the college, Mampong Technical College of Education and selected senior high schools. The programme covered manuscript preparation, proposal development, grant acquisition and practical approaches to research addressing societal challenges.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. Netflix's Zulu drama sparks global conversation on polygamy

    The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Calgary professor to lead free virtual AI and data science conference

    An assistant professor at Calgary University is chairing a free virtual international conference on AI, data science, and analytics on June 27, 2026. The third annual event aims to bridge theory and real-world impact, with a focus on inclusive AI and emerging technologies in developing nations.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. FSD Africa, UK High Commission launch green infrastructure financing facility

    FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and Ghana's Infrastructure Investment Fund have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility to bridge Ghana's infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The facility is initially capitalised with GBP5 million from the UK Government.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kenya police disperse anniversary protests, arrest 355

    Kenyan police fired tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday to disperse demonstrators commemorating the second anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests that left at least 60 people dead. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested across the East African country and apologised for security measures including barricades used to contain the demonstrations.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

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