Feature , News And Current Affairs , Uganda
October 16, 2025

Prophet Kakande’s Rising Star: How a Ugandan Preacher Is Shaping Faith Across East Africa

KAMPALA — From a small congregation in central Uganda to a regional ministry drawing pilgrims from Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, Prophet Samuel Kakande has become one of the most talked-about figures in East Africa’s fast-growing Pentecostal movement. Known for his dramatic healing services, televised miracles, and entrepreneurial ventures, Kakande’s influence is spreading beyond Uganda’s borders […]

Feature , Kenya , Other
October 15, 2025

Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk East Africa’s Leading Islamic Voice

NAIROBI — Across East Africa’s bustling mosques, digital platforms and religious forums, one name increasingly resonates with the region’s Muslim communities: Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk. Hailing originally from Zimbabwe, his message of faith, social guidance and global Muslim unity has crossed national borders and cultural divides — making him perhaps the most widely recognised […]

News And Current Affairs , Other
October 11, 2025

Moustoifa Hassane Mohamed The Minister with Presidential Potential

In the small but strategically placed Indian Ocean archipelago of the Union of the Comoros, one cabinet minister is generating growing attention for his competence, technocratic promise and increasing influence: Moustoifa Hassane Mohamed, currently Minister of Economy, Industry, Investments and Economic Integration (appointed July 2024). Below is a detailed profile of Mohamed, what makes him […]

Business , News And Current Affairs , Other
October 3, 2025

Why Smart Money Is Quietly Moving to Mauritius

For investors tired of headline risk, sudden tax changes and unstable jurisdictions, Mauritius is offering something simple: predictability. Over the past 18 months a steady, discreet flow of institutional capital — DFIs, family offices and fund managers — has been structuring or redomiciling vehicles through Port Louis. Below I explain who’s coming, why, and what […]

Feature , Other
October 2, 2025

The East African Community (EAC) — Still Relevant?

The East African Community (EAC) is at a pivotal moment. With eight member states — Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda — the organisation has ambitious integration goals, but the question remains: is the EAC still relevant and forward-looking in 2025? And what exactly is the […]

Feature , Kenya , News And Current Affairs
October 1, 2025

“Mega-Pastor” Ezekiel Odero: Kenya’s Fast-Rising, Pulpit Powerhouse

NAIROBI — On the sprawling 65-acre compound in Mavueni, Kilifi County, worshippers flood a vast amphitheatre built by Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s ministry — a vivid sign of the extraordinary rise of one of Kenya’s most visible preachers. Known for his commanding presence, mass crusades and business-church hybrid operations, Odero is increasingly seen as a leading […]

Feature , Other
September 4, 2025

James Alix Michel: A Hero of the Oceans and the Blue Economy

James Alix Michel, the former President of Seychelles, stands as a towering figure in the global movement for ocean conservation and sustainable development. His visionary leadership has not only transformed Seychelles into a beacon of environmental stewardship but has also inspired nations worldwide to embrace the principles of the Blue Economy. Pioneering the Blue Economy […]

Country Brief , Djibouti
August 20, 2025

DJIBOUTI A Nation of Strategic Silence

In the Horn of Africa, Djibouti stands out not for its size or population but for its strategic significance. Despite its geopolitical importance, the nation often remains under the radar of international headlines. This relative quietness is not due to a lack of activity but rather a deliberate approach to diplomacy and governance. Under the […]