Nancy Gathungu – African News, Politics, Economy & Sports

When you read about Nancy Gathungu, a senior reporter for Chicken Shack News who focuses on African current affairs. Also known as N. Gathungu, she blends on‑the‑ground reporting with data‑driven analysis to give readers a clear picture of what’s happening across the continent.

Her beat sits inside African journalism, the practice of delivering news and analysis that reflect Africa’s diverse societies, languages and economies. This field requires a mix of local contacts, investigative tools, and a commitment to truth‑telling even when stories are uncomfortable. By working in African journalism, Nancy helps shape the public conversation about everything from election outcomes to climate projects.

One of the biggest lenses she uses is politics, the system of government, party dynamics and policy decisions that affect everyday life. In her pieces you’ll see how a new tax law in Kenya can stir investor confidence, or how a parliamentary vote in South Africa influences regional trade. Politics influences every other topic she covers, creating a chain reaction that touches the economy, the sports sector and even environmental initiatives.

The economic angle comes alive through economy, the collection of production, investment and consumption activities that drive growth and employment. Nancy often explains how a $79.8 bn flow of Kenyan wealth to the Isle of Man reshapes local markets, or how tree‑planting drives on Mazingira Day could add billions to Kenya’s GDP. Her economic reporting links policy decisions to real‑world outcomes, making complex data easy to understand for a broad audience.

Sports also get a solid treatment under her coverage, labeled here as sports, organized competitive activities that generate cultural pride and economic activity. From Namibia’s surprise T20 win over South Africa to the women's cricket series in Lahore, Nancy shows how sport reflects national identity and can boost tourism revenue. She connects the excitement on the field with the political and economic backdrop, illustrating how a single match can ripple through a country’s morale and finances.

Across all these areas—politics, economy and sports—Nancy Gathungu’s reporting ties the threads together, giving readers a holistic view of African life. In the list below you’ll find the latest stories she’s written, ranging from breakthrough comet sightings to major banking decisions, each piece offering practical insight and on‑the‑ground perspective. Dive in to see how each topic interlocks with the others and why her work matters for anyone following Africa’s fast‑moving storylines.