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5 May 2026 - AI strengthens verification by identifying inconsistencies, detecting manipulations, and adapting to emerging fraud patterns in real time. 

5 May 2026 - Institutions must also confront the underlying issues whether they be excessive workloads, unclear mandates, or environments where employees feel…

5 May 2026 - Africa creates about three million formal jobs annually, against up to 12 million young people entering the labour market each year, widening…

5 May 2026 - William Ruto's 2026/27 budget plans heavily prioritise roads, which will take 21% of development spending as he moves to deliver infrastructure…

5 May 2026 - William Ruto is under pressure after new data showed Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, raising concerns over his tax policies.

5 May 2026 - Communications Authority of Kenya has introduced strict rules forcing ISPs to share infrastructure, with rogue firms risking jail, fines and license…

5 May 2026 - The Nairobi Securities Exchange is experiencing a major shift as rising local retail participation is reducing reliance on foreign investors and…

5 May 2026 - William Ruto is under pressure after new data showed Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, raising concerns over his tax policies.

5 May 2026 - SBM Bank Kenya has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profits, signalling strong progress in its turnaround strategy.

5 May 2026 - William Ruto is under pressure after new data showed Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, raising concerns over his tax policies.

5 May 2026 - National Treasury reports strong uptake of climate funds, with counties achieving an 87% performance rate and millions benefiting from adaptation…

4 May 2026 - Small businesses are no longer defined only by what they produce or where they are located, They are increasingly defined by how they participate in…

4 May 2026 - Kenya's foreign reserves have fallen sharply as the Central Bank intervenes to stabilise the shilling amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty…

4 May 2026 - A new 0.8% tea export levy in Kenya has sparked industry concerns over legality, implementation challenges, and its potential economic impact on the…

3 May 2026 - Top Kenyan bank CEOs earned multimillion-shilling pay packages in 2025 after strong profits, with KCB's Paul Russo topping the list at Sh285.3…

3 May 2026 - The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the exchange of Pre-Arrival Information on goods traded between the two countries. 

3 May 2026 - The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the exchange of Pre-Arrival Information on goods traded between the two countries. 

3 May 2026 - From manufacturing to agriculture and services, more firms are entering regional markets, securing new customers and building cross-border…

3 May 2026 - Kenya's inflation fell to 4.1 per cent in 2025 from a high of 7.1 per cent in 2023.

2 May 2026 - Nairobi will host the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, bringing together industry leaders and regulators to discuss growth, innovation, and responsible…

2 May 2026 - Kenya is positioning Nairobi as a global deal-making hub ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, with a focus on partnerships in health, agriculture…

2 May 2026 - Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment…

2 May 2026 - The smallholder tea factories in the weekly tea market fetched Sh 1.37 billion after the auction of 4.1 million kilograms of tea at the Mombasa Tea…

2 May 2026 - They say the 20 per cent cash or near-cash liquidity ratio threshold under the Microfinance Act and reporting standards has affected their cash flows.

2 May 2026 - The Economic Survey 2026 shows that a total of Sh528.8 billion was spent on the import of petroleum products last year amid low crude oil prices.

1 May 2026 - The KfW has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance.

1 May 2026 - Africa's digital transformation agenda gained momentum in Nairobi as Huawei unveiled new connectivity and energy technologies, with leaders calling…

1 May 2026 - Nairobi beauty startup launches "Skincare Wallet" allowing users to save in small installments for skincare products, making premium beauty routines…

1 May 2026 - Mwenda Mwimbi left a government engineering job to build Aquacentury, a custom aquarium business now growing into a niche brand despite market and…

1 May 2026 - Workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which contributes the lion's share to the country's GDP are struggling to afford the same…

1 May 2026 - Workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which contributes the lion's share to the country's GDP are struggling to afford the same…

1 May 2026 - The slow growth recorded in agriculture in 2025 crept into the manufacturing sector, whose gross value added grew by two per cent in the period…

1 May 2026 - Nairobi has become Africa's leading hub for startup funding, attracting nearly $1 billion in 2025, though concerns remain about regulatory issues.

1 May 2026 - The future of Kenya's labour movement will not be secured by preserving personalities, but by strengthening democratic institutions.

1 May 2026 - Kenya has made huge strides in the digital revolution, as evidenced by the use of multiple social media platforms, fintech, edutech, medtech and the…

1 May 2026 - Amsons Group has committed Sh4.5 billion to build 10 mother-and-child hospitals in Kenya over the next three years.

1 May 2026 - Jesca Karegua said that with numerous players in the market, such customised solutions not only enhance customer satisfaction but also play a…

1 May 2026 - According to the Economic Survey 2026, there were 2.5 million tourists who visited the country last year representing a 6.2 per cent growth.

1 May 2026 - Growth in the agricultural sector slumped last year due to unfavourable weather patterns characterised by below-average rainfall, which affected key…

30 Apr 2026 - The CS said the measure is temporary and intended to ensure continued fuel availability and sustain economic stability.

30 Apr 2026 - Kenya's push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber…

30 Apr 2026 - Kenya's inflation rate rises to 5.6 per cent in April from 4.4pc in March, driven by higher fuel, transport and food costs, KNBS says.

30 Apr 2026 - Chief Executive Officer Julius Ouma said this was made possible through disciplined cost management and a strategic shift towards MSME financing.

30 Apr 2026 - The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for…

30 Apr 2026 - Experts warn that beyond building collapses, thousands of poorly constructed "sick buildings" in Nairobi are silently harming residents' health.

30 Apr 2026 - KRA has partnered with the Government of Sweden and TradeMark Africa to launch a major solar initiative at its Malaba One-Stop Border Post to reduce…

30 Apr 2026 - World Bank warns that a 24% surge in global energy prices driven by Middle East tensions will deepen inflation and cost-of-living pressures in Kenya.

30 Apr 2026 - World Bank warns that rising global energy prices driven by Middle East tensions will worsen inflation and cost-of-living pressures in Kenya, urging…

30 Apr 2026 - The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for…

30 Apr 2026 - KCB has launched a new mortgage product targeting MSMEs, offering flexible loans to expand home ownership access.