As Victoria Rubadiri joins CNN, she speaks to Eleni Giokos Ελένη Γιώκου about her new role and the stories she'll be covering across Africa.

Connecting Africa airs this weekend on CNN International.

What you need to know about Cylone Hidaya - ICPAC

Tropical Cyclone #Hidaya is approaching the coast of Tanzania 🇹🇿🌀

Dar es-Salaam and coastal Tanzania will likely experience strong winds and possible flooding rains, with winds also affecting southern Kenya from Saturday.

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ICYMI: General Charles Kahariri takes oath of office as Chief of Defence Forces

Dr Geoffrey Odundo appointed by CPF Group as its Executive Advisor

TODAY'S NEWS:
The Treasury has allocated Sh5 billion to the Financial Inclusion Fund, (Hustler Fund), for the 2024/25 financial year, matching the previous year's allocation. It was trimmed in the first supplementary budget from Sh10 billion in the initial 2023/24 budget.

NATIONAL Government and Counties to sign return to work formula with KMPDU at 2:30pm following resolution of outstanding issues.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration is unable to account for KES 144M ($1.1M) from donor contributions to the 'Dishi Na County' school feeding program.

There are also no established regulations for managing the 'Dishi Na County' funds yet

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BREAKING: Apple announces $110 billion share buyback, the biggest in history.

ENERGY: Russian energy giant Gazprom reports $6.9 billion loss in 2023, its first loss in over 20 years.

Kenya Power acknowledges national power outage

Masinga Dam spills over dangerously after the heavy rains

1/ 🌧️ Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs expected across Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Nairobi, and Southeast Lowlands from May 2nd to 4th. This may extend to northern Kenya on May 3rd-4th.