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7 May 2026 - The telco announced a dividend payout of Sh2 per share, representing a 66.7 percent increase compared to the previous financial year.

7 May 2026 - Shell reported profits of $6.92bn for the first quarter, which was higher than analysts had expected and up from $5.58bn in the same period a year…

7 May 2026 - An Iranian ballistic missile struck the main Ras Laffan gas complex, knocking out an estimated 17% of global LNG supply.

7 May 2026 - Earnings before interest and taxes grew 15.3 percent to Sh182 billion, while total earnings climbed 24.7 percent to Sh119 billion.

7 May 2026 - Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

7 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Kenya’s push to industrialise is being held back by weak infrastructure and skills gaps, a new continental report shows. The…

6 May 2026 - Analysts say that the U.S. actions are unlikely to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, offer little relief to the global energy crisis, and risk further…

6 May 2026 - Submissions to the National Assembly’s Energy Committee indicate that the Kenya–Tanzania and Isinya–Namanga transmission line accounts for the…

6 May 2026 - The most significant threat to poultry in Kenya remains disease. Outbreaks of Newcastle Disease and the constant threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (…

6 May 2026 - Brent crude futures, the global benchmark oil price, fell to below $100 (£73) a barrel after the reports. The price was over $108 earlier in the day.

6 May 2026 - Data from Stanbic Bank Kenya shows the Purchasing Managers’ Index stood at 49.4 in April, signalling a contraction in business conditions for the…

6 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Across Africa, small businesses and individuals are not short of ambition. They are not short of customers either. What they…

6 May 2026 - It accused Apple of false advertising around its AI features on the iPhone, which the company called Apple Intelligence, including an enhancement of…

6 May 2026 - The National Assembly of Kenya Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations approved his nomination after he met all legal…

6 May 2026 - A Nissan spokesperson said the changes were being made under its RE:Nissan recovery plan and were designed to create a "leaner, more resilient…

6 May 2026 - A new impact report shows the contribution, equivalent to about 0.16 percent of annual GDP and 1.5 percent of agricultural output, was generated…

6 May 2026 - Wandayi said the issue had affected deliveries to downstream players but has since been resolved, with efforts underway to restore normal supply.

6 May 2026 - Trump said the US would pause its operation to guide ships through the key Strait of Hormuz trade route - a move that triggered an…

6 May 2026 - RBA said it had considered a request by Hamilton Harrison and Mathews, acting for the pension fund, for a 30-day extension but found the timeline…

6 May 2026 - The initiative is designed to equip individuals with practical skills on financial planning, investment and long-term wealth management.

6 May 2026 - Overall, the evaluations of the AI tools will cover "testing, collaborative research and best practice development related to commercial AI systems."

6 May 2026 - Returns on member deposits were reduced from 9 percent to 4.5 percent, while dividends on share capital were cut from 11 percent to 5.5 percent.

5 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Increased rainfall has boosted hydropower generation in Kenya, reducing reliance on costly thermal power plants, according to…

5 May 2026 - Its Chief Executive Edha Nahdi said the company sees continued growth opportunities in the Kenyan market.

5 May 2026 - The company attributed the growth to strong sales in its consumer segment, particularly two-wheelers in Kenya, alongside improved performance in its…

5 May 2026 - The couple opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969 after a frustrating shopping experience when Don could not find a pair of jeans that…

5 May 2026 - Insolvency occurs when a company is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due or when its liabilities exceed its assets.

5 May 2026 - Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced…

5 May 2026 - The lobby is asking the National Assembly of Kenya to direct the State to table the full report and make it public within 30 days.

5 May 2026 - Maersk said the vessel, named Alliance Fairfax, passed through the strait on Monday.

5 May 2026 - The payout places Muya among the bank’s highest-paid board members, driven largely by lump-sum benefits linked to his previous executive role as…

5 May 2026 - The concerns dominated discussions at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where policymakers and industry players pointed to rising…

5 May 2026 - State Department for Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said no payments had been processed, including for senior officials, due to an…

5 May 2026 - The regulator has released draft Technical and Procedural Guidelines for Installation and Maintenance of Cable Telecommunication Infrastructure, 2026…

5 May 2026 - Under the adverse scenario, global growth would slow to 2.5 percent in 2026, while inflation would rise to 5.4 percent.

5 May 2026 - The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by Sharp Group, a family-run skip and waste management firm.

5 May 2026 - The conservation group says the decline signals growing stress on ecosystems that support both wildlife and human life, ahead of World Migratory Bird…

5 May 2026 - President William Ruto, who is on a two-day State Visit, held talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House, Dar es Salaam on Monday before…

4 May 2026 - E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially launched…

4 May 2026 - Customer deposits rose by 23 percent year-on-year to Sh89 billion, while total assets increased to Sh109.5 billion from Sh102.9 billion, reflecting…

4 May 2026 - Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows CFAO Mobility followed with 896 units, while Simba Corporation sold 287 and Tata Africa Holdings…

4 May 2026 - Under the plan, a Sh2.5 million unit will attract monthly payments of about Sh20,809, while a Sh5 million home will cost roughly Sh41,618. A Sh10…

4 May 2026 - Lee Kun-hee left a 26 trillion won fortune, including shares, property and art collections.

4 May 2026 - The report shows 39 percent of news consumption now comes from platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok, up from 37 percent in 2024. Television…

4 May 2026 - The approval allows NCBA to distribute the Offer Document, the Board’s Shareholders’ Circular, and an Independent Adviser’s Circular prepared by…

4 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The recent arrival of four Mountain Bongos is a proud and hopeful moment for Kenya. These rare antelopes, part of our…

4 May 2026 - The oil marketer’s profitability came against a backdrop of declining revenues, with turnover falling 5 percent to Sh143.94 billion and net revenue…

4 May 2026 - Duale noted that cross-border activity has continued informally despite the official closure, arguing that formal reopening would help the government…

4 May 2026 - By Ken Monyoncho NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – A trader in Gikomba market lost her entire stock and stall to one of the market’s recurring fires. She had…

4 May 2026 - According to estimates by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, the Gen Z-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024 resulted in business losses of…