Business
- 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…
- 7 May 2026 - Russia and the Southern African regional bloc have extended their long-running military and technical cooperation framework to 2028, reinforcing a partnership first…
- 7 May 2026 - Nairobi's office glut is shrinking after years of oversupply, driven by a steady shift by companies from ageing buildings into modern Grade A offices offering better…
- 7 May 2026 - Data shows that Mr Kenyatta accounts for the bulk of the budget for office maintenance and aides at Sh259.99 million.
- 7 May 2026 - Topline Iran’s parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Ghalibaf, appeared to mock President Donald Trump’s decision to pause U.S. efforts to guide stranded ships out…
- 7 May 2026 - The payroll processing company reported that firms added 109,000 jobs in April, up from 61,000 in March, beating the Dow Jones estimate of 84,000.
- 7 May 2026 - The nine appellants moved to court in 2021, accusing the Sacco of failing to issue title deeds despite fully paying for the parcels of land.
- 7 May 2026 - Africa’s largest oil refinery, the Dangote Refinery, has cemented itself as a major player in the global aviation fuel market, with a reported 57 million barrels of jet fuel…
- 7 May 2026 - Analysts say the decline in seed funding could create opportunities for alternative financing, including venture debt and locally anchored capital pools, while increasing…
- 7 May 2026 - Supplying flour, pasta, biscuits, animal feed, and bread to domestic and regional markets. MEREC Industries has grown from a trading business into Mozambique’s largest food…
- 7 May 2026 - The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is introducing major tax changes targeting Kenya’s second-hand clothes market and the mobile phone sector, with the government defending the…
- 7 May 2026 - The National Assembly has invited Kenyans and stakeholders to submit views on the proposed 2026/27 Budget Estimates as Parliament begins scrutiny of the government’s spending…
- 7 May 2026 - Africa’s economic power is increasingly concentrated in a handful of countries, with just five nations projected to generate nearly half of the continent’s total GDP in 2026…
- 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 - Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the first built since the country gained independence nearly five decades ago and one of the first major refining projects constructed in Africa in…
- 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 earlier.
- 7 May 2026 - Nigeria and several African oil-producing nations could benefit from a major global supply gap created by escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to Nigeria’s…
- 7 May 2026 - Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has opened the race for a new Managing Director as the State-backed fuel transporter moves to rebuild its leadership after weeks of controversy…
- 7 May 2026 - Travel has always been a measure of global connectivity, but over time, it has become both easier and more uneven. While more passports now offer improved global rankings,…
- 7 May 2026 - Safaricom has recorded one of the biggest profit jumps in its history after posting a net profit of Ksh 99.7 billion for the financial year ending March 2026, up from about…
- 7 May 2026 - A luxury expedition cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has departed Cape Verde for Spain after three passengers, including two critically ill individuals,…
- 7 May 2026 - The growth was primarily ignited by M-Pesa’s continued dominance in the fintech space.
- 7 May 2026 - The telco increased shareholder returns after strong M-Pesa growth and improved performance in Ethiopia boosted earnings.
- 7 May 2026 - Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris and Franco-Tunisian media executive Tarak Ben Ammar have sold Prima TV's digital terrestrial multiplex to Syes for about €2.5 million,…
- 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 - Fintech platform, Kaleidofin, has closed Kenya’s first private-sector local currency securitisation in the smallholder agriculture sector in partnership with agri-finance…
- 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 - A Dutch designed amphibious warship first operationally deployed by a West African navy during a regional anti coup mission is now emerging as a key platform in future U.S.…
- 7 May 2026 - A Dutch designed amphibious warship first operationally deployed by a West African navy during a regional anti coup mission is now emerging as a key platform in future U.S.…
- 7 May 2026 - Just weeks after being exposed as the catalyst for a near-catastrophic fuel shortage that forced Kenya into an emergency oil deal, Gulf Energy Limited is at the…
- 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 2025 RED Index of…
- 7 May 2026 - Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote is considering using Kenya as a base to raise fresh capital from African investors for his sprawling industrial empire, including his giant…
- 7 May 2026 - Government cites land, legal, and funding issues slowing uptake of affordable housing units despite ambitious construction targets.
- 7 May 2026 - Port players oppose new nuclear screening levy, warning of higher costs, delays, and reduced competitiveness at Mombasa port.
- 7 May 2026 - Kenya has cut the country's economic growth forecast for 2026 to five per cent, citing the Middle East conflict that has driven up oil import costs and destabilised supply…
- 7 May 2026 - Long abandoned and often overlooked in national transport discourse, this 130-kilometre metre-gauge railway is now emerging as one of the most strategic missing links in…
- 7 May 2026 - Increased fee to hand windfall to three companies behind the platform.
- 7 May 2026 - Nairobi joins global cities pushing a shift to renewable energy to boost energy security, cut costs, and tackle climate risks.
- 7 May 2026 - Interior design gains prominence in Kenya as homes prioritise comfort, sustainability, smart tech, and functional modern living spaces.
- 7 May 2026 - For every Sh100 levy deduction from Kenyans, Sh30 ends up in the pockets of contractors.
- 7 May 2026 - Kenya marked the International Day of Women in Industry by highlighting women entrepreneurs like Doris Obondo and ongoing gaps in access, financing and representation.
- 7 May 2026 - KCB target Kabras' dominance in Kenya Cup final, seeking first title since 2021 and revenge for 2024 loss.
- 6 May 2026 - Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will field a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the…
- 6 May 2026 - He joined the board of NCBA as a non-executive director on December 1, 2025 amid the buyout talks with Nedbank.
- 6 May 2026 - He joined the board of NCBA as a non-executive director on December 1, 2025 amid the buyout talks with Nedbank.
- 6 May 2026 - Male students in Kenya have continued to receive a significantly larger portion of government student loans compared to their female counterparts over the past five academic…
- 6 May 2026 - The push for increased tax collection comes against the backdrop of a weaker economic outlook in the wake of exposure to shocks caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
- 6 May 2026 - Del Monte is betting on convenience and visibility because single-serve cans can expand distribution into gyms, transit hubs, and convenience stores, places where cartons are…
- 6 May 2026 - Nairobi nightclubs now rely on seat fillers and influencers to ensure packed rooms and drive millions in sales.