Ethiopia & Kenya
38 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia has expressed interest in taking a stake in the refinery, which could provide it with a more reliable and closer source of refined petroleum products.
Kenya: Kenya is the host country for the refinery and is considering a 10% equity stake worth about $500 million. The project could boost its energy security and attract significant foreign investment.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Afar region is experiencing severe camel deaths and herders are permanently moving south due to extreme heat and drought.
Kenya: Kenya's Marsabit county reports a 15% increase in camel deaths due to extreme heat, according to veterinary officer Hassan Nuya Guyo.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is an African country expanding cold-chain investments to support horticultural exports, utilizing solar-powered solutions.
Kenya: Kenya is one of the African countries where solar-powered cold storage is gaining momentum, improving food security and agricultural value chains.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is a new high-growth African market that Spiro Agnew>>> plans to enter as part of its expansion strategy.
Kenya: Kenya>>> is one of the seven African markets where Spiro Agnew>>> currently operates, with manufacturing plants and lifecycle assessment studies conducted there, benefiting from the expansion of electric mobility.
Jun 01, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Safaricom's Ethiopian subsidiary is nearing break-even, reducing losses and supporting the company's overall profitability.
Kenya: Sold a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, reducing its shareholding to 20% but receiving proceeds from the sale.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Ethiopia: Ethiopia will supply hydroelectric power to Kenya — Konza Technopolis through regional power interconnection, diversifying the energy mix for the smart city.
Kenya: Kenya's national grid reliability and stability are strengthened, supporting its Vision 2030 development agenda, industrialization, and economic growth.
Jun 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a major recipient of Chinese loans, potentially affected by the push for yuan-denominated repayments.
Kenya: Kenya's restructuring of Chinese debt into yuan is a key early example of the trend, potentially reducing exchange rate risk but not altering overall debt.
Jul 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia has banned fossil-fuel vehicle imports and encourages local EV production with lower import duties, making it a promising market for Chinese EV manufacturers.
Kenya: Kenya is identified as a country well-positioned to attract Chinese EV investment due to its growing electricity infrastructure and supportive policies.
Jul 26, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Safaricom's Ethiopian unit, with about 14 million customers, is a growth market for the combined entity.
Kenya: Sold 15% stake in Safaricom for about $1.6 billion, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure investment. Retains 20% stake and certain governance rights.
Jun 30, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Ethiopia: Conflicts in Ethiopia>>> are interlocked with other regional conflicts, contributing to instability.
Kenya: Kenya>>> faces significant debt rollovers in late 2026 amid disrupted trade routes.
Jun 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.
Kenya: Kenya is where the US plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola, a move that has drawn protests and concerns about burdening Kenya's health system.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a source country for victims trafficked into scam centres.
Kenya: Kenya is a source country for victims trafficked into scam centres.
Jul 28, 2026 · 23 articles
Tech
Ethiopia: Highlands region where malaria risk is increasing by 5% due to climate change.
Kenya: East African country where malaria risk is increasing in highlands.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Kenya: Kenya is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
Accidents
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is hosting the headquarters of the African counterpart to the European Union — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, where an expert is being deployed.
Kenya: Kenya has assessed a 'moderate risk of importation' of the Ebola virus and has formed a preparedness team, strengthening surveillance at all points of entry.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
Domestic
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is the home country of many migrants in South Africa, some of whom have been victims of xenophobic violence and looting. The country is also mentioned as a place where some migrants have no property or family to return to.
Kenya: Kenya is mentioned as a country hosting a large number of refugees, providing context for South Africa's refugee population.
Feb 25, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, like other African nations, is experiencing higher jet fuel prices and supply disruptions due to the Iran war, affecting its aviation sector.
Kenya: Kenya, along with other African nations, faces increased jet fuel prices and supply strains due to the Iran war, impacting its aviation network.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Accidents
Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.
Kenya: Kenya>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
Domestic
Ethiopia: Ethiopian students are among those enrolled at the Tanzania — Zanzibar campus.
Kenya: Kenyan students are among those enrolled at the Tanzania — Zanzibar campus.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Ethiopia: Ethiopia also broke its July heat record, contributing to regional extremes.
Kenya: Kenya recorded its hottest July, part of the East African heat records.
Aug 10, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia was part of Oertle's previous portfolio in the Horn of Africa, but is not directly affected by this appointment.
Kenya: Kenya was part of Oertle's previous portfolio in the Horn of Africa, but is not directly affected by this appointment.
Aug 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a target market for agritech expansion, offering opportunities for Nigerian startups and improved agricultural services.
Kenya: Kenya is a target market for agritech expansion, potentially benefiting from increased agricultural technology adoption.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is included; the infrastructure may help reduce high remittance costs.
Kenya: Kenya is a covered market; the infrastructure may reduce cross-border payment friction for Kenyan businesses.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is mentioned as one of the countries from which migrants have traditionally been attracted to South Africa.
Kenya: Kenya is mentioned as one of the countries whose citizens have faced threats and violence in South Africa.
May 12, 2026 · 302 articles
unfocused
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is heading to polls for an election expected to be dominated by Prime Minister Ahmed Ali's ruling Prosperity Party.
Kenya: Kenya experienced a devastating fire at a girls' boarding school, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more, raising concerns about school safety.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is an international market for Lumino Industries, but the IPO does not directly affect it.
Kenya: Kenya is an international market for Lumino Industries, but the IPO does not directly affect it.
Aug 21, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is mentioned as one of the African economies affected by the oil price surge.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Kenya: The government of Kenya is selling a 15% stake in Safaricom Plc to Vodacom Group Ltd. for $2.1 billion, which helps raise much-needed revenue to address climbing debt-service costs and budget gaps. Kenya will retain a 20% stake in Safaricom.
Dec 04, 2025 · 6 articles
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