Kenyan Presidential Aspirant Patrick Osoi Tells Dangote to Delay Refinery Project
Former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier and presidential aspirant Patrick Osoi has urged Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote to delay his proposed oil refinery project in Kenya, saying local businesspeople can undertake the project if he becomes president. Osoi made the remarks while addressing supporters at a Lions Movement event, where he argued that Kenya […]
WWF Report: Africa’s Wildlife Recovery Offers Hope Amid Global Decline
Africa’s conservation efforts are demonstrating that wildlife population decline can be reversed, even as monitored animal populations worldwide continue to shrink, according to the latest Living Planet Report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report, titled Science of Hope, highlights the recovery of species such as southern African elephants and black […]
Spoiler! Public Relations is not Communications
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Although ensconced in the mass communication department of most institutions of higher learning, the principles and praxis of public relations are very distinct from the application of communications. So, the next time you see a role designated as PR and Communications Manager, don’t scream: what tautology! The distinction between both disciplines […]
Dangote Refinery IPO Expands Cross-Border Investment Access
Kenyan investors are set to gain access to one of Africa’s most closely watched industrial investment opportunities, following approval by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for participation in the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The CMA approved a Short Form Prospectus submitted by Renaissance Capital (Kenya) Limited, allowing eligible Kenyan […]
The End of the Green Premium May Be in Sight
As the UK prepares to introduce a carbon price on imports of cement and hydrogen from January 2027, two companies emerging from the Carbon13 venture builder are developing cleaner industrial alternatives designed to compete on cost. For much of the past decade, choosing a cleaner industrial product has often meant paying more. Green hydrogen […]
Worldbuilding: Where Content Calendar Maxes as Orchestra, not Theatre
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Theatre is make-believe. It assumes control through performance, theatrics, and histrionics. A captive audience supposedly sits and receives the message as intended. Conversely, an orchestra is as real as can be. The instruments played by musicians in an orchestra have a mind (nay, sound) of their own, which the performer must […]
Kenya’s Ruto Leads Africa’s Push for Climate Finance and Implementation Ahead of COP31
African leaders are calling for a stronger shift from climate commitments to implementation, with adaptation finance, renewable energy, investment and resilience at the centre of Africa’s agenda ahead of COP31 and COP32. Africa is seeking a stronger and more coordinated position ahead of the next two United Nations climate conferences, as African leaders press for […]
Miss Online Beauty Opens Early Entries for Its 2027 Worldwide Beauty Competition
Free global participation, public voting, international visibility and $5,000 in guaranteed cash prizes The digital-first format enables eligible contestants from different countries to enter online, represent their countries and compete internationally without the travel, accommodation or entry costs traditionally associated with international pageants. Entry is free, with the competition taking place through the official […]
UK SMEs Are Embracing AI — But Human Oversight Remains Essential
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business for small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK, opening up new opportunities while creating a growing set of compliance and reputational challenges. According to figures cited by UK PR platform JournoLink, AI adoption among small businesses has more than doubled, rising from 22% in 2025 […]
Clarity is Priceless… Who Buys What They Don’t Understand
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi When founders build something remarkable that doesn’t get the anticipated traction, they often blame the market, the economy, timing and even the competition. They spend money on campaigns, tactics, and channels, without realising the problem is that people are oblivious to what they’ve built. It’s surprising how many businesses cannot, in […]
