On January 5, 2027, Nairobi is expected to welcome two of European football’s most recognisable clubs, Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam, for a friendly match opening Kenya’s new Raila Odinga International Stadium. The 60,000-capacity facility is being positioned as part…
Picture race week in Bugesera, sometime around 2030. Every team has flown in with its crew, its cars and tonnes of freight. Thousands of fans are landing at a brand-new airport. Every one of them needs a bed, a ride,…
East Africa has spent decades trying to attract more tourists. Now, some of its most valuable destinations face a different challenge: how much tourism can they absorb before success begins damaging the very attractions visitors come to see? The debate…
Kenya Airways enters the next stage of its turnaround with an interesting contradiction. Passenger demand remains relatively strong and revenues are growing, but the airline is still struggling to translate that activity into profitability. In the first half of 2026,…
From the golden plains of the Maasai Mara to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean coastline, Kenya has long been synonymous with wonder. For decades, its wildlife, landscapes and rich cultural heritage have drawn millions of travellers seeking some…