Insights

In-depth analysis of Africa’s most complex stories. The Insights section goes beyond the headlines examining structural trends, policy implications, and long-term forces shaping the continent’s political economy. Essential reading for analysts, strategists, and senior decision-makers.

Africa’s women who changed everything

On International Women's Day, Africaspoint profiles the African women who built movements, broke science, led nations, and invented the future…

Kenya launches automated SMS traffic fines

Kenya's NTSA has gone live with the Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated platform backed by 1,000 smart…

Nairobi floods kill 23, Ruto deploys KDF

President William Ruto has deployed the Kenya Defence Forces and ordered the release of national food reserves after overnight flooding…

Kenya police get Sh1.9bn Land Cruiser fleet

The National Police Service has taken delivery of 40 Toyota Land Cruiser LC79 units worth Sh1.9 billion, financed by Co-operative…