Asubuhi ifike haraka niende kazi bana. I can’t sleep!! 😭

I used to judge people who drink alcohol quite harshly. Slowly, I’m beginning to understand why some people do it, even though I'll never do it myself. Sometimes life just keeps piling things on you man, one problem after another, never fully at peace, always something to fix. You get tired. Really tired, man! And it feels even heavier when you’re alone. You just can't breathe!!

Strange how every time I feel low, "Someone You Loved" becomes my go-to song. 🥹 Emotional, sad, lonely, confused… somehow it always meets me exactly where I am.

I was delighted to support my dearest brother and friend @AlikoDangote at the Nairobi Stock Exchange on the cross-listing of the $1.6 billion IPO of the Dangote Refineries. Congratulations Aliko! From Nigeria to the world! 🇳🇬🌍

yaani ilikuwa boyfriend’s day lakini nimeangalia huku timeline na whatsApp status…it's just silence. Nimeuliza mpaka my guy friends, wengi pia wako tu dry. Lakini siku ya girlfriend’s day? flowers, gifts, dinners, surprise deliveries kila mahali. Ladies, wacheni mchezo bana. Si ati mna “keep things private”, wengine wenu ni stingy tu walai. Enyewe wanaume tuko on our own.

Huyo jamaa ame-raise mtoto for 12 years, leo DNA ikasema huyo si mtoto wake… na mama anaonekana kama haoni magnitude ya hiyo kitu. Wueh. 😭 Alafu ni boyfriend's day. Heri mimi niko sure bana. Hii life si rahisi.

Eighth AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting to Advance Continental Integration and Agenda 2063 Priorities. The Eighth (8th) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) between the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the Regional Mechanisms (RMs) will take place on 4 October 2026 in El-Alamein, Arab Republic of Egypt, hosted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The Meeting will bring together Heads of State and Government, the leadership of the African Union Commission, and Chairpersons of the RECs and RMs to advance continental integration and cooperation in line with Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want.” The opening ceremony will feature statements by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Host of the Eighth MYCM; and H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union. The first substantive session will consider the status of continental integration, with H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, presenting an update on progress and priorities. The presentation will highlight the need to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), strengthen the domestication of regional and continental commitments, facilitate cross-border trade and payments, advance industrial development and regional value chains, and promote macroeconomic convergence. The Meeting will also consider the contribution of AUDA-NEPAD to continental and regional integration. H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee, will present an update on the organisation’s contribution to advancing Africa’s integration and development priorities. On the implementation of the AfCFTA, H.E. William Samuel Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of the AU Assembly Committee of Heads of State and Government on the Implementation of the AfCFTA, will present a report highlighting progress in advancing preferential trade arrangements, supporting State Parties, removing barriers to intra-African trade, and developing regional and continental value chains. The Meeting will further address coordination between the AfCFTA and the RECs. H.E. William Samuel Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of COMESA, will present on AfCFTA-REC coordination. On the coordination and harmonisation of AU and REC policies, H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, will present on the Inter-Regional Knowledge Exchange (I-RECKE). The initiative serves as a strategic platform for strengthening cooperation, information sharing, early warning and early action among the AU, RECs and RMs. The Meeting will also consider priorities related to water, sanitation and sustainable infrastructure development. H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, will present the Mid-Year Progress Report on the implementation of the African Union Theme of the Year 2026, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” The Eighth MYCM will consider and adopt its Draft Declaration, consolidating the commitments and priorities emerging from discussions at the continental and regional levels. The Declaration is expected to reaffirm the collective commitment of the AU, RECs, RMs and Member States to advancing continental integration, strengthening institutional coordination, and promoting sustainable development, peace and prosperity across Africa. The Meeting will provide an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation among African institutions and accelerate implementation of Agenda 2063 priorities, including economic integration, peace and security, water and sanitation, infrastructure and digital connectivity, and sustainable financing for Africa’s development. The Eighth MYCM will conclude with the adoption of its Declaration, reaffirming the shared commitment of the African Union, RECs, RMs and Member States to building a more integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa in accordance with the aspirations of Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want.” Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026… @GeneralNeva @ymahmoudali @AlsisiOfficial @Bankole_Adeoye @MosesVilakati #AUMYCM @NEPAD_Agency

UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres stresses our shared future depends on whether humanity can govern power wisely. “The greatest power is not the power to dominate. It is the power to build a future that works for everyone.”

The AU is equipping Africa's youth with the #Skills to drive industrial transformation, from the Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 to training TVET teachers across Member States. Two editions down, the third is coming! After Accra 2024 and Addis Ababa 2025, which brought together 850+ participants, #AfricaSkillsWeek heads to Harare, Zimbabwe, from 12–16 October 2026. Key Focus Areas: 1. Digital Transformation & AI 2. Green Skills & Industrial Competitiveness 3. Apprenticeships, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Read more: - au.int/en/newsevents/2026101…

Afreximbank congratulates the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya and @DangoteGroup on landmark Lamu refinery project With a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and an estimated 60,000 jobs, the approximately US$16 billion project has the potential to strengthen East Africa’s refining capacity, enhance regional energy security and create new opportunities for intra-African trade. The investment reflects a broader opportunity for Africa to move beyond exporting raw materials and importing finished products, towards processing more of what we produce, retaining greater value within African economies and building stronger regional supply chains. To Read More: EN: afreximbank.com/afreximbank-… FR: afreximbank.com/fr/afreximba… #Afreximbank #Kenya #Lamu #Industrialisation #EnergySecurity #IntraAfricanTrade #ValueAddition

Africa will be watching Bangkok closely. For our generation, the development conversation eventually comes down to some very practical things 1. jobs 2. access to capital, skills and economies that can create opportunity at scale. We will be there.

Africa's priorities must shape Africa's #AI future. @UNDP & @GSMA are partnering to accelerate African-led AI innovation. This partnership will unlock new opportunities for innovators to develop and scale solutions that address Africa's development needs. Read more➡️go.undp.org/NHX

STATEMENT OF THE AU COMMISSION ON THE ESCALATING TENSIONS BETWEEN ETHIOPIA, ERITREA AND EGYPT The African Union Commission is closely following with concern the heightened tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt. The Commission calls on all three Member States to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and stability. The Commission further  underscores the importance of preserving channels of communication and urges the three countries to address their differences through established diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue, in accordance with the principles of the Constitutive Act of the African Union. The AU Commission stands ready, in consultation with the countries concerned, to support efforts towards de-escalation, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of differences. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026… @ymahmoudali

The UN is the one place where all nations – large and small – can come together to shape a vision for our common future. Throughout last week’s #UNGA, leaders from every corner of the globe delivered their message to the world from the General Assembly Hall.

Humanitarian assistance in #Sudan must be connected with recovery support. Women's participation in #humanitarian coordination and political dialogue should enable them to shape priorities and decisions that are in the best interests of all women and girls in crisis contexts.

One thing is for sure....my daughter is probably the most beautiful little girl i have ever seen....... I baked that one🤭🤭🥰

The 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) between the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the Regional Mechanisms (RMs) will be held on 📅 4 October 2026 in El Alamein, #Egypt. The Meeting will focus on strengthening the coordination, harmonisation and division of labour between the AU, RECs and RMs to accelerate continental integration, with particular emphasis on @AfCFTA implementation, infrastructure, water and sanitation, conflict prevention, institutional reform and continental financing. More @ au.int/en/newsevents/2026062… #Regionalintegration

Wanaume huku nje tuache upuzi bana. There’s a guy alikuwa anadate my twin sister, na vile anamgaslight live and direct… mpaka mtoi anaweza ona who’s on the wrong. Sisi kama men, maybe ni time turudi kwa basics kidogo, values, direction, honesty, protection, provision. Imefika mahali wengine wetu tunamasquerade as men, kumbe deep down hatujasimama vizuri, then tunaanza kutegemea hata the little masculinity women are forced to carry because we’ve refused to play our roles. Na kuna well-intentioned women huku nje bana. Wanakupenda, wanaku-support, wengine mpaka wanachukua loan for you… halafu wewe unacheza nayo na hata pesa hurudishi. Si poa. If you don’t see a future with that woman, mwambie leo. Stop dragging her through confusion, lies and false hope. Manhood isn’t noise. It’s responsibility. Shenzi sana.

Unlocking the potential of 75% of the population is the ultimate strategic move for a prosperous Africa. 💫 ​Financial inclusion for women and youth is not a sideline issue; it is the driver for sustainable development. ​#WYFEI2030 aims to bridge this gap, paving the way for sustainable development. #Agenda2063 #EgumeniDialogue

📊 GDP tells only part of the story. For #Africa and #LDCs, stronger data systems are essential to measure well-being, inclusion, resilience, and sustainable development. Read more: unctad.org/news/beyond-gdp-c… #DataForDevelopment #SDGs @UNCTAD