- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Ecobank Kenya Limited seeking to escalate a dispute over advocate remuneration to the apex court, declaring that the matter does not raise issues of general public importance as required by the Constitution. This…
- MAY 19 – The government has announced new rules aiming to protect shoppers using buy now, pay later services, saying it wants to end the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing. Under the legislation, lenders will have to carry out affordability checks to stop people taking on too much debt and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is under pressure to comply with a High Court ruling in a case filed by Gitson Energy Ltd, following warnings from legal representatives of potential contempt proceedings. In a letter dated May 15, 2025, W. Thuku and Associates Advocates…
- MAY 19 – Uber has said it is “ready to go” now with driverless taxis in the UK – but the government has put back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving vehicles. The previous administration said fully autonomous cars were “set to be on roads by 2026”, but the new government says it is…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) has launched the Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative during the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025, signaling a major push to position the country as a regional leader in artificial intelligence and…
- May 18 – India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world, according to a new mid-year report by the United Nations (UN). The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) update projects India’s economy to grow by 6.3% in the current fiscal year, despite global economic headwinds.…
- NAIROBI, May 17 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s wildlife authorities on Friday launched a 10-year national recovery and conservation action to save the rare pancake tortoise. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said the National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan (2025-2035) is designed to protect the pancake…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Huawei Kenya, Equity Group Foundation, and the Open University of Kenya (OUK) have launched a Huawei ICT Academy at Konza Technopolis to train over 10,000 learners in digital skills and boost innovation across health, education, agriculture, and fintech. The academy, based…
- MAY 17 – The number of UK billionaires has fallen while King Charles’ personal wealth has jumped to equal that of former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. The annual list of the UK’s 350 richest people revealed the biggest decline…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is calling on governments to support the strategic coexistence of second-hand clothing imports and domestic apparel manufacturing as dual engines of economic…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Global philosopher and Centre for Infinite Riches® founder Pushkar Anand has launched his debut book Manifest Your Infinite Riches, now a #1 international bestseller, offering a transformative guide to fulfillment beyond material success. In the book, Anand challenges…
- SYDNEY, May 16 (Xinhua) — The haunting calls and thunderous fin slaps of humpback whales may be doing more than captivating tourists and they are inspiring stronger environmental action among whale watchers, according to new research from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast. Whale…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May – Karakuta Fresh Produce has commissioned a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, positioning itself to increase export volumes while deepening partnerships with more than 1,500 smallholder farmers across four counties. The facility will handle fruit grown on Karakuta’s 180-…
- MAY 16 – Walmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed by President Donald Trump. The plans by the world’s largest retailer come as White House announcements in recent weeks have resulted in most […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new digital system dubbed the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), promising improved accuracy, accountability, and real-time access to…
- MAY 16 – The UK needs more nuclear energy to power the data centres needed for artificial intelligence (AI), the boss of the world’s largest cloud computing company has said. Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of the retail giant Amazon, plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) over an alleged ongoing construction of a luxurious hotel in the Ngong Road Forest. This is contained in a letter sent to the KFS Chief Conservator Alex Lemarkoko. “The Green Belt Movement…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc plans to introduce a fourth commercial crop and expand its agricultural technology use over the next decade in a bid to boost shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s 97th Annual General Meeting, Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers…
- MAY 16 – One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m). The firm said it was contacted by hackers who claimed to have gained access to customer information, obtained by making payments to Coinbase contractors and employees. In…
- MAY 15 – US President Donald Trump has said that India has offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from his country. The Indian government has “offered us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff”, Trump said at an event in Doha. India and the US are currently…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Cartels and market concentration are driving up the cost of essential goods like fertilizer and cooking oil in Kenya, according to a new report by the COMESA Competition Commission. The report, part of a wider investigation across East and Southern Africa, says Kenyan agro-…
- MAY 15 – Last week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1bn (£756m) bailout to Pakistan – a move that drew sharp disapproval from India as military hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours flared, before a US-led ceasefire was unexpectedly declared. Despite India’s protests,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Electric mobility firm Roam has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and ranked 35th in Africa on the 2025 Financial Times-Statista list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies. Roam, headquartered in Nairobi, posted an 86.4 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – The world will need nearly 30 million new project professionals by 2035 to meet rising global demand, according to the latest Global Project Management Talent Gap Report by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The report warns that without a robust pipeline of skilled…
- MAY 15 – UK-based carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has said it does not intend to produce vehicles in the US, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs impact the motor industry. “Following articles based on comments made by the JLR CEO in the full year earnings media call, we can confirm we have no plans to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development has submitted a forensic audit report to Parliament, uncovering widespread financial mismanagement at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) involving billions in irregular loans and undisclosed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Schneider Electric has been awarded the prestigious Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum, held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in recognition of its ongoing commitment to gender diversity and inclusion across its African operations. The global energy management and…
- NAIROBI, May 15 (Xinhua) — The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Kenya recorded a 40 percent rise in cargo hauled in the first quarter of 2025 as demand for the service grew, the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) said in a report released on Wednesday. The SGR transported 1.82 million tonnes of cargo…
- DOHA, May 16(Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced what he described as a “record” order of 160 aircraft from Boeing by Qatar Airways, a deal at more than 200 billion U.S. dollars. The announcement came as Trump signed a series of bilateral agreements in Doha alongside Qatari…
- MAY 15 – There’s a vast empty space in the middle of the factory floor in Foshan in southern China where workers should be welding high-end air fryers for the US market. Derek Wang says his American customers were wowed by his air fryer models – which are controlled via smartphones and can also…
- COTONOU, Benin, May 14 – The Kenyan government is stepping up efforts to revive the cotton, textile, and apparel industry as part of its broader push to grow manufacturing and create jobs under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Speaking during an official visit to Benin, Principal…
- By Phyllis Migwi MAY 14 – Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute KSh 662 billion to the GDP. Yet, this impressive growth brings with it significant…
- MAY 14 – Luxury fashion firm Burberry has said it could cut some 1,700 jobs as part of plans to reduce costs by 2027. The British designer brand – famed for its distinctive camel, red and black check pattern – announced the proposed savings on Wednesday as it reported a £66m loss in the last […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has clarified that no state-owned sugar factory has been sold, affirming instead that the government opted for a leasing model approved by Parliament. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The Nairobi County Assembly’s Health Committee has ordered the immediate closure of all Naivas and Carrefour supermarket outlets in the city, following allegations of selling expired food products and employing untested food handlers. Speaking on Wednesday, Health Committee…
- ABIDJAN, May 14 (Xinhua) — An agreement was signed on Tuesday between stock exchange Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to facilitate infrastructure financing in West Africa. The partnership, which leverages capital markets, will launch project bonds…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Kenya has emerged as the top destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) purchasing homes, according to the 19th Edition of The Wealth Report by Knight Frank. A 66 percent of wealthy investors selected Kenya as their first choice for home ownership, outpacing…
- MAY 14 – Airbnb says users will now be able to book luxury services like personal trainers, massages and chefs on its redesigned app as it continues to expand beyond its main short-term rentals business. “People choose hotels for their services. People choose Airbnbs for the space… now, we’re…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), through the State Department for Livestock and with the support of the World Bank, has injected Sh519 million into Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The DRIVE Program targets more than 20 counties, including Marsabit, Isiolo…
- MAY 14 – President Donald Trump has said the US has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip – a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment. Speaking in Riyadh, the US president also pledged to lift all sanctions against Syria,…
- NAIROBI, May 14 (Xinhua) — Aviation industry leaders from around the world on Tuesday met in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to discuss ways to improve collaboration, safety, and operational efficiency in the air transport sector. The three-day International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The changing skyline of Mukuru informal settlement in Embakasi South, Nairobi, signifies more than just transformation. It is about survival. It is about healing. It is about finally reclaiming dignity and peace of mind after years of living on the edge of disaster. It…
- MAY 13 – The UK’s job market has continued to weaken with the number of workers on payrolls falling in the first few months of the year and job vacancies declining again. Analysts said the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicated April’s increase in employer National…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched investigations into more than 400 of its staff over suspected involvement in a multi-billion-shilling Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud scheme, amid a wider crackdown targeting illicit tax activities. The probe follows the discovery…
- Nairobi, Kenya, May 13 – Ride-hailing platform Bolt has unveiled a new flight tracking feature aimed at streamlining airport pickups by automatically adjusting scheduled rides based on flight delays or cancellations. The feature, available under the platform’s ‘Scheduled Rides’ option, allows users…
- MAY 13 – Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut seven factories as it shakes up the business in the face of weak sales. Falling sales in China and heavy discounting in the US, its two biggest markets, have taken a heavy toll on earnings, while a proposed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – Visa has warned of a widening gap between consumer confidence and actual digital payment safety in East Africa, even as AI-powered scams become increasingly sophisticated. Speaking at the third Cybersecurity Summit in Nairobi, Charles Lebo, Visa’s Senior Vice President and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – Kenya’s wealthy are adjusting their investment strategies in response to rising global economic uncertainty, shifting away from residential and foreign assets in favour of more liquid, higher-yielding opportunities within the country. This is according to the global…
- MEXICO CITY, May 13 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday criticized the U.S. decision to suspend the import of live Mexican cattle for 15 days, calling the measure unjustified and demanding mutual respect in bilateral relations. “We do not agree with this measure,” Sheinbaum…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – A new report by Aceli Africa and Dalberg has spotlighted Kenya as a frontrunner in unlocking credit access for smallholder farmers, following the success of a blended finance model piloted by agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and Heifer International. The initiative, launched in…
