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8 May 2026 - The virus involved is the Andes strain, found in Latin America and with a fatality rate of about 40%. It is the only hantavirus known to be capable of limited human-to-human…

7 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Emirates has restored 96 percent of its global network, marking a near-full recovery from recent disruptions and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a key…

7 May 2026 - Kenya has faced a dilemma in exercising its access to IMF resources as it seeks to appear as a mature economy that can meet its financing requirements from the international…

7 May 2026 - Revenue from mobile financial service M-Pesa rose 13.4 percent from Sh182.7 billion, accounting for 45.6 percent of Safaricom’s sales.

7 May 2026 - Police are investigating people believed to be part of an extortion ring accused of frustrating the payment of about Ksh14 billion to Co-operative Bank shareholders through a…

7 May 2026 - Glovo co-founder Sacha Michaud says true success is freedom, persistence and enjoying the journey—not just building a billion-dollar business.

7 May 2026 - African airlines are bracing for higher costs after the Lufthansa Group warned that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could add about $2 billion to its fuel bill this…

7 May 2026 - The Dangote group, in its quest to explore options for raising capital to expand its conglomerate, is now looking at the prospect of more dollar bond sales.

7 May 2026 - In response to mounting pressure on South Africa to address the anti-immigrant movement currently gaining ground in the country, South Africa has responded by distancing…

7 May 2026 - Access Bank acquired NBK in 2025 in the quest for a larger market share, notably in the retail market, where the deal upgraded it to mid-tier status with over 100 branches…

7 May 2026 - 'If you look at the second half of FY26 (October 2025-March 2026) the loss reduction is greater than in the first half and it shows that we are geared for positive EBITDA…

7 May 2026 - Aliko Dangote is considering what could become the first major London listing of his cement empire as he seeks deeper international capital pools to support expansion across…

7 May 2026 - Stanbic Bank is the first listed lender to release its first quarter results with analysts expecting its peers to record growth in earnings.

7 May 2026 - Data in the 2026 Economic Survey shows rice paddy production increased by 6.4 percent in 2024/25, supported by a 5.3 percent expansion in cropped area to 48,379 hectares…

7 May 2026 - For decades, KPC has been treated as critical national infrastructure, controlling the transportation and storage of fuel products through Kenya and into the wider East…

7 May 2026 - Nairobi curator Thom Ogonga’s ‘Fragments’ showcases emerging artists while challenging how galleries discover and support new talent.

7 May 2026 - China has begun implementing an expanded zero-tariff policy for imports from 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, a move expected to deepen trade relations…

7 May 2026 - The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union to intervene regarding the xenophobic attacks targeting foreign African migrants within South Africa.

7 May 2026 - MTN’s total revenue grew 7.8 percent to Sh31.5 billion in the quarter under review. Total expenses rose at a faster pace of 11.8 percent to Sh15.5 billion.

7 May 2026 - At a lakeside bar in Mbita, football rivalry, stiff drinks and a stranger’s drunken confession collide in one wry meditation on love and marriage.

7 May 2026 - More than 22,700 students graduated from KMTC in 2026 and over 22,600 the year before, with around 34,000 students being admitted annually.

7 May 2026 - Zimbabwe said it was returning several foreign-owned farms that were seized during a violent land grab more than 25 years ago and paying compensation of $146 million.

7 May 2026 - KDC Director General Norah Ratemo emphasizes the corporation's strategic focus on enabling innovation and creative enterprise development as a cornerstone of inclusive…

7 May 2026 - Once a simple snack, burgers in Kenya have transformed into oversized, flavour-packed experience meals driving a booming dining trend.

7 May 2026 - Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer investors a simpler route by packaging several assets into a single investment product.

7 May 2026 - President William Ruto’s administration aims to upgrade the 175-kilometre stretch from Rironi to Mau Summit, as well as the Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha and Naivasha–Gilgil…

7 May 2026 - The ECOWAS Parliament’s ongoing First Ordinary Session of 2026 in Abuja has placed renewed focus on the future of regional integration, with Nigerian lawmaker Dr Sulaiman…

7 May 2026 - Cyber conflict is taking shape; autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems are no longer passive tools but active participants in offensive and defensive operations. As…

7 May 2026 - Analysts have welcomed China's zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

7 May 2026 - Some 55 nominees have made the shortlist for the 2026 African Banker Awards. The awards, which is now its 20th year, recognises and celebrates leading institutions and…

7 May 2026 - The latest estimate brings the total amount spent on suspected interventions in May and on April 30 to around 10 trillion yen.

7 May 2026 - The association says continued imports could expose Kenya’s livestock sector to the highly contagious disease, which affects cattle, pigs and sheep. South Africa recently…

7 May 2026 - BAT supports its farmers to diversify the crops they grow besides providing them with loans and technical expertise in a strategy aimed at promoting their economic resilience.

7 May 2026 - The marketer is targeting households priced out of conventional LPG refills following sharp increases in cooking gas costs.

7 May 2026 - Kenya’s digital finance boom faces a new test as rising costs expose a shift from inclusion to financial resilience.

7 May 2026 -  Kenya is tightening oversight of irrigation projects as it deepens its partnership with the World Bank to expand water access and improve agricultural productivity…

7 May 2026 - The regulations seek to replace the current flat Sh50 convenience charge that was previously imposed on transactions through the platform.

7 May 2026 - Algeria has signed a more than $1 billion deal to expand the Hassi Bir Rekaiz oilfield, as the North African producer moves to raise output, boost exports and strengthen its…

7 May 2026 - Stellantis, the owner of Peugeot, Jeep and Fiat, has opened its first vehicle dismantling centre in the Middle East and Africa region, deepening its investment in Morocco as…

7 May 2026 - In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of the media landscape.

7 May 2026 - Diversification measures the relative size of the manufacturing and services sectors and the range of exports using four indicators.

7 May 2026 - Algeria is ramping up pressure on mobile network operators to improve telecom coverage along major highways and remote desert routes, warning that companies failing to meet…

7 May 2026 - South Africa’s central bank says it is keeping its options open on interest rates as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices create fresh risks for inflation and economic…

7 May 2026 - Under the proposed Public Finance Management (E-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, Kenyans and foreigners making payments below Sh100 for government services…

7 May 2026 - As As healthcare advertising continues to evolve, the adoption of AI is reshaping how advertisers and publishers engage with their audiences. continues to evolve, the…

7 May 2026 - Ghana has reached a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the United States aimed at easing sovereign obligations owed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States,…

7 May 2026 - South Africa’s debt burden could begin easing after years of deterioration, with Moody’s Ratings saying stronger revenues, tighter spending and ongoing reforms are helping…

7 May 2026 - Gachagua challenges his removal from office.

7 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market extended its rally on Wednesday, pushing the benchmark index to another record high as investors continued buying into banking, telecom and industrial…

7 May 2026 - In a world governed by financial signals, measurement becomes destiny. Such reclassification affects access to capital markets and shapes the narrative that credit-rating…