Silas

[Business Insider Africa @BusInsiderSSA]

Kenya🇰🇪 has appointed AFC and TDB to arrange financing for a $1.2 billion upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

The project comes after Kenya cancelled a proposed Adani airport deal following US🇺🇸 indictments against Gautam Adani.

The upgrade aims to lift JKIA’s annual passenger capacity from 7.5 million to more than 22 million.

Kenya🇰🇪 is racing to defend Nairobi’s hub status as Ethiopia🇪🇹 and Rwanda🇷🇼 invest heavily in new airports.

[Anjeyo E. Ananda @anj_116_]

This is the famous Magufuli Bus Stand in Mbezi. This is not constructed by a private investor but by the government. Next to it is the Nyegezi Bus Stand, Mwanza also constructed by the government.

One would argue why Kenya doesn't have such kind. We have Machakos Country Bus, Kisumu Bus Park, Kakamega Bus Park, Eldoret Bus Park, Bungoma Bus Park and the like. We have them. The only issue is maintenance. Our facilities are basic and not properly maintained. Infact some of them don't even have shades for passengers to wait for buses. Tunaweza ziita parking ya magari as they wait for passengers.

Ndio tufike mahali TZ wako, we have some hard conversations to have with ourselves.

[Osman Omar🇺🇸🇸🇴🇹🇷 @Osman_estate]

The Somali diaspora is a double-edged sword. Some spend their time calling Somalia a failed state, while others build businesses, create jobs, and elevate the Somali name across Africa.

In eastern Congo, Somali traders and energy suppliers operate where others refuse to go. They cross dangerous terrain, floods, mud, and harsh conditions to keep communities and mining operations running.

A Chinese trader, Mr. Juan, who works closely with Somali businesses in Congo, put it simply:

"If Somalis were not here, many mining companies would not be operating. The copper, lithium, and rare minerals the world depends on would be much harder to extract. Somalis energy trades are taking risks every day, because of them many Congolese families earn their livelihoods because of their efforts. Somalis are heroes here as he argue"

Many Congolese describe Somalis as some of Africa's best traders because they take risks, solve problems, and deliver where others cannot.

Within the next 15 years, Somalis will become one of the leading trading communities in East Africa, driving regional commerce, logistics, and cross-border trade.

[Ro Khanna @RoKhanna]

Elon, how about just paying the 5% instead of hurling random insults?

And here are the facts, man. Your USAID cuts did this: https://t.co/OPROIIve0Q

[Donald B Kipkorir @DonaldBKipkorir]

@PolitlcsUK The incoming Prime Minister of Britain travels to London in a commercial train then in London, uses a taxi! Don’t tell that to African leaders who are recipients of UK loans!

[Infostrix @Infostrixx]

Rankings of the most valuable brands in Africa's

(top 20)

1. MTN Group 🇿🇦 — $3.5B
2.Vodacom 🇿🇦 — $2.3B
3.Standard Bank 🇿🇦 — $1.6B
4.First National Bank 🇿🇦 — $1.5B
5.Absa Group 🇿🇦 — $1.3B
6.Nedbank 🇿🇦 — $1.2B
7. Capitec Bank 🇿🇦 — $1.1B
8.Shoprite 🇿🇦 — $1.0B
9.Pick n Pay 🇿🇦 — $0.95B
10.Sasol 🇿🇦 — $0.90B
11.Eskom 🇿🇦 — $0.85B
12.Anglo American 🇬🇧/🇿🇦 $0.80B
13.Old Mutual 🇿🇦 — $0.75B
14.Discovery Limited 🇿🇦 $0.70B
15.Bidcorp 🇿🇦 — $0.65B
16.Woolworths Holdings🇿🇦$0.60B
17.Massmart 🇿🇦 — $0.55B
18.MultiChoice Group 🇿🇦 $0.50B
19.Safaricom 🇰🇪 — $0.45B
20.Dangote Group 🇳🇬 — $0.40B

[Dr. Miguna Miguna @MigunaMiguna]

@Kenyans Americans don’t actually use the term. They say “congressman”, “senator”, etc. The “honourable” and “excellency” nonsense are African diseases!

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

This habit of calling people Honourable should stop. We should be called representatives, and leave the title Honourable to the Americans - Okiya Omtatah

[Chisom Agbafor @ChisomAgbafor]

It is when you step out of Nigeria that you will know how organized human life can be.

For people in other countries life is:
Work - earn money - enjoy your money.

But here it is work - more work - additional work - side work - and still no clear path that it will ever lead anywhere.

[Silas @SILASBWIRE]

@BernieSanders Wueh !!!!!!

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Je tiens à remercier le Premier ministre @Keir_Starmer pour sa contribution au renforcement de la relation franco-britannique, son engagement au sein de la coalition des volontaires pour l’Ukraine, ainsi qu’à la relance de la relation entre le Royaume-Uni et l’Union européenne.

Le travail accompli ensemble pour la défense, l’énergie nucléaire, l’espace et l’innovation, en particulier lors de notre sommet franco-britannique de juillet dernier, témoigne de cet engagement.

Nous poursuivrons sur cette voie au bénéfice de nos peuples et de l’Europe.

[Praise @tufpraise]

Socialism is so sick I love when tax dollars go to schools instead of wars

[Tomi 🧶🌸 @crochetbyayo_]

God is very intentional. Nothing about your life is random. Not the delays, not the detours, not even the waiting. He knows exactly what He's doing. Please learn to trust him more this year.

[🥷 @_iamhabeeb]

Experience is a good teacher. Just make sure it teaches you only once.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

Keir Starmer led our party from the brink, back to power. He won a landslide victory, which few in our party's history have done before. That achievement will never be forgotten. In office, he put us on the path to the change we promised at the last election. A devoted and dedicated public servant, we owe him our deepest thanks.

[Andrew Parnall @dontbrexitfixit]

No matter what happens next and who the next PM will be, Starmer @Keir_Starmer ahould always be remembered as the Prime Minister who stood up to Trump and told him where to shove his illegal war. Starmer did that, and we should honour and thank him for it

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

It has been a privilege to work alongside Sir Keir Starmer as he has led international efforts to support Ukraine through the Coalition of the Willing, strengthen NATO, improve Arctic cooperation, and deepen the historic partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom.

Throughout, and in the face of exceptional challenges, Keir has acted with principle, determination, and collaboration. The world is safer and allies are more united because of his efforts.

Keir, thank you for your lifetime of public service. I am grateful for your friendship, and I wish you all the best as you concentrate on your "most important job.”

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Keir, thank you for all our cooperation, your support, and the joint decisions that have helped make our Europe and our protection of life stronger.

The United Kingdom has been, is, and will remain among the world’s leaders. Here in Ukraine, we deeply value Britain, and every meeting and every conversation we have had has always been filled with real substance.

Thank you for always being in touch, always engaged, and always striving to do what is needed and what will truly help.

I wish the United Kingdom and all British people every success as well as realisation of your national goals. We have confidence in Britain.

Keir, you are always a welcome guest in Ukraine.

@Keir_Starmer

[Gordon Brown @GordonBrown]

Keir Starmer’s place in history is assured. We owe Keir a debt of gratitude for taking Labour from its worst electoral defeat in 2019, bringing Labour back into government with a huge majority in 2024 and then guiding Britain through difficult times nationally and globally.

[blue @bluewmist]

UNPOPULAR OPINION: The less available you are, the more seriously people take you. Yes, even family.