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Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya AI data center project hits a major hurdle as the government says it would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power needs

Microsoft and G42 data center plans in Kenya face power capacity constraints as the national grid struggles with electricity demand requirements

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'I'm incredibly proud of my record' on Africa, Macron tells RFI

French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".

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'We would need to shut off power for half the country': Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya data center project runs out of juice

'Future generations will be overburdened by the current decisions.'

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Kenya's President warns Microsoft’s $1 billion AI data center will "switch off half the country" — but my government insists it hasn't failed or withdrawn from the project

Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

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Microsoft's massive Kenya AI data center would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power requirements, government says — $1 billion project stalls over capacity disagreements and lack of infrastructure

The project was supposed to bring a geothermal-powered data center to the Olkaria region in Kenya's Rift Valley.

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Spotlight on Africa: Does the Africa Forward summit signal a fresh start?

This week, Spotlight on Africa takes you to the Africa Forward summit hosted by France and Kenya in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May. It marks the first time France has staged such an event in an English-speaking African country, and comes at a moment of change and challenges.

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Macron seeks allies and a foreign policy less tied to France’s colonial past at Africa summit

French president reaches out to new allies after setbacks in relations with his country’s former colonies in west Africa

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Macron champions African investment and backs restitution of colonial artefacts

Speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, aimed at renewing France’s engagement with the African continent, French President Emmanuel Macron urged investment in Africa and put forward France’s new legislation easing the return of objects looted during the colonial era.

Radio France Internationale

France's President Emmanuel Macron defends Europe in Africa and urges investment

Macron, leading the two-day summit aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa, said Europe was instead promoting "a strategy of autonomy" for both continents.

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Why Nairobi Africa-France summit bears the hallmarks of Macron and Ruto priorities

The 2026 Africa-France summit in Nairobi on May 11-12 is the first to be held in an African country that is not a former French colony. It is also the first to be held since the dramatic collapse of relations between France and a number of west African countries –…

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France to host African summit in Kenya, in bid to ‘diversify alliances'

France is bringing together French and African business and political leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday at the Africa Forward summit – the first time it has staged such an event in an English-speaking country.

Radio France Internationale

Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest

Exclusive: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found

The Guardian - UK

Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

Radio France Internationale

WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya beyond 2026

Safari Rally Kenya has become a key World Rally Championship event according to the drivers, but its future hangs on a change in its organisation

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The Conversation

Power cuts are the new normal in Kenya – what went wrong and how to fix it

Millions of Kenyan households and businesses have been subjected to interruptions of electricity supply since late 2024 owing to production shortfalls. President William Ruto acknowledged this, explaining that “daily load-shedding” had become necessary and that power would be switched off in some areas between 5pm and 10pm to stabilise the…

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Duchess Sophie's landscape dress has always been a work of art - but this accessory takes it to another level on Kenya trip

She showed a simple way to switch up the look of your favourite dresses with a chunky belt whilst on her two-day visit

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US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals

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From Kenya to Madagascar, the African countries struggling to escape old politics

Discontent is brewing on the continent as a younger generation seek to dismantle the status quo

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The Independent UK

Tanzania’s President Hassan sworn in after election sparks deadly protests

President Hassan was sworn in at a restricted ceremony with a handful of guests

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Raila Odinga mastered the art of political compromise for the good of Kenya

One of the markers of Kenyan statesman Raila Odinga was not just his courage in challenging the establishment but his ability to fortify it when circumstances demanded. An example was his willingness in 2007 to set aside his ambition at having been robbed of the presidency in a rigged election…

International Business Times

Kenya Buries Long-time Opposition Leader Raila Odinga

Kenya's long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in a state funeral in the west of the country on Sunday after days of commemorations attended by tens of thousands.

The Independent UK

Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya as thousands turn out to mourn former PM Odinga

Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, after five people died in the last two public funeral events

International Business Times

High-risk Memorial For Kenya Politician Odinga After Days Of Chaos

Vast crowds were gathering in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of beloved politician Raila Odinga for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed five lives this week.

The Independent UK

Stampede at the funeral of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga kills 2

Two people have died and more than 100 others were injured during a stampede at a state funeral service for Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died this week at 80

The Independent UK

Three killed after Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning opposition leader

Dramatic footage of the incident showed panicked mourners running for cover as shots were fired at the memorial event for the Kenyan opposition leader. There has also been a stampede at Raila Odinga’s funeral

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