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Bed nights occupancy at the North Coast rose from 1,668,200 in 2023 to 2,626,100 in 2024. Occupancy within Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu dropped from 1,045, 200 bed-nights in 2023 to 919,300 bed-nights in 2024. Similarly, hotel bed-nights occupancy at the South Coast dropped from 850,000 in 2023 to 590,400 in 2024.

Bed-Night Ratio in Kenya Rises, Giving Optimism to Hospitality Sector  

(3 Minutes Read) The 2024 figures represent the highest occupancy rate since the pandemic, signifying an ongoing recovery of the hospitality sector, especially at the...
The Radisson Hotel Lubumbashi, scheduled to open in mid-2027, will be located in Lubumbashi, the DRC’s second largest city. A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline on the continent.

Radisson Group to Open Hotels in Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline...
Uganda Airlines Launches Direct Entebbe–London Gatwick Flights to Boost Trade and Tourism

Uganda Airlines Launches Direct Entebbe–London Gatwick Flights to Boost Trade and Tourism

(3 Minutes Read) Uganda Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London’s Gatwick Airport, marking a significant milestone in its global...
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the next World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, winning a five-year term from 2025 to 2030. The veteran cardiologist secured 32 votes, outpacing candidates from Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Togo.

Tanzania’s Prof Mohamed Janabi Elected WHO Africa Regional Director in Landmark Vote

(3 Minutes Read) Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the next World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, winning a...
Ethiopia’s Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) said that the country earned a record USD 1.868 billion from coffee exports over the past 10 months.

Ethiopia’s Coffee and Tea Exports Pick Up

(3 Minutes Read) Coffee production is seen as the backbone of the country’s agriculture-led economy and is the primary source of its export revenue. The...
Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and the surrounding state were still without electricity on Thursday evening. The area was hit by an unprecedented barrage of drone strikes overnight Wednesday, knocking out the power supply.

Khartoum Hit by RSF Drone Strikes

(3 Minutes Read) The attack comes just weeks after the army celebrated the recapture of the city. Experts say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces appear...
Maize and Millet Production in Kenya Dip

Maize and Millet Production in Kenya Dip

(3 Minutes Read) Potato production decreased by 4.3 per cent, from 2.3 million tonnes to 2.2 million tonnes. Millet production decreased from 1.0 million bags in...
Majority of International Passengers in Kenya End Journey at Entry Point or Switch Transport Modes, IATA Report Finds

Majority of International Passengers in Kenya End Journey at Entry Point or Switch Transport...

(3 Minutes Read) The new report shows that 67% of passengers either finished their journey at the point of entry or continued travelling using a different mode...
Australian mining firm Base Titanium will auction its mining equipment — including industrial pumps, transformers, power modules, and control systems — after winding up its 11-year extractive operations in Kwale.

Australian Mining Firm Winds Up Operations in Kenya: Auctions Equipment

(3 Minutes Read) The two-day sale, hosted by South African-based WH Auctioneers, will feature over 300 lots of high-value assets that have been used for...
Uganda also strengthened its trade ties with Kenya, remaining the top export destination in Africa for Kenyan goods, accounting for KSh 125.9 billion in exports, far exceeding Tanzania’s KSh 67.2 billion.

Uganda: Fast Growing Country in East Africa

(3 Minutes Read) Uganda also strengthened its trade ties with Kenya, remaining the top export destination in Africa for Kenyan goods, accounting for KSh 125.9...

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