Business

6 May 2026 - From cooking in clients’ homes to launching Mali’s Meals, Godrick Luta turned word-of-mouth demand into a fast-growing meal prep business.

6 May 2026 - Ego is not the problem in isolation. Every founder needs a version of it to begin. The belief that your idea is worth pursuing against all evidence, that your vision…

6 May 2026 - Ted Turner, the pioneering founder of CNN and a visionary media mogul, has died at the age of 87. His death was announced on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, through a statement from…

6 May 2026 - The corporation denied the claims and maintained that the dismissal followed a fair hearing and was based on fraudulent mileage claims.

6 May 2026 - Last April 2026, businesses reported a drop in output and new orders, marking the second consecutive month of contraction as households and firms cut back spending in…

6 May 2026 - Sustainable business success now depends on creating shared prosperity for employees and the wider ecosystem—not just profits for shareholders.

6 May 2026 - Kenya is set to enter Africa’s oil-producing club for the first time, with commercial production expected to begin before the end of the year from the South Lokichar fields…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican, Dr Julius Murori Mbijiwe, has declared personal assets worth Ksh80 million, according to documents from his parliamentary…

6 May 2026 - Higher Maasai Mara entry fees have led to falling visitor numbers as tourists increasingly turn to cheaper alternatives like Amboseli.

6 May 2026 - Maize output rose slightly by 2.2 percent to 45.8 million bags in 2025 from 44.8 million bags the previous year, indicating that local supply gains were insufficient to meet…

6 May 2026 - Old Mutual General Insurance becomes the latest insurer to disclose the use of AI in claims management in an industry where customers frequently complain of delays in…

6 May 2026 - Official claims that delays in clearing cargo into the Kenya Pipeline Company system has contributed to the disruption of fuel supply.

6 May 2026 - Great ideas can fail when decision-makers trust their instincts too much and ignore the bigger picture.

6 May 2026 - The push to double the fee is part of regulations that the State is banking on to anchor the convenience charge in law, a year after the High Court declared the fee illegal.

6 May 2026 - Under the leadership of Jaswant, the Rai family will manage and operate Nzoia Sugar's factory and nucleus estate of 3,600 hectares for the next 30 years.

6 May 2026 - Ukraine is opening its battlefield-tested drone and missile industry to friendly foreign governments through joint production and defence partnerships, a move that could…

6 May 2026 - The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a last-minute appeal to thousands of 2025 KCSE candidates to complete their applications for…

6 May 2026 - Earlier this month, it was announced that Pakistan had begun a two-week counter-terrorism drill with the Egyptian military to improve operational coordination and battle…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s growing appeal to global investors is exposing legal gaps in cross-border transactions, underscoring the need for clearer laws and stronger enforcement.

6 May 2026 - The London Marathon’s record-breaking performances have sparked debate over whether technology and nutrition drive results, or if human endurance remains the key factor.

6 May 2026 - About 7.8 million South Africans used cryptocurrency platforms in the first half of 2025, underlining the rapid expansion of digital asset adoption in Africa’s most…

6 May 2026 - Under the ONA framework, partner states are required to cap retail call charges at $0.10 (about Sh13) per minute and reduce wholesale tariffs between operators.

6 May 2026 - Brute-force cyberattacks in Kenya have surged, increasingly targeting cloud and government systems amid rapid digital transformation.

6 May 2026 - The United States is reportedly exploring alternative trade corridors along Africa’s Red Sea coastline as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over the…

6 May 2026 - Marine insurance policy protects goods from the risk of loss, damage and theft during transit by sea, land, and air from the port of origin.

6 May 2026 - French media group Canal+ is facing an early regulatory hurdle in Africa following its $2 billion acquisition of MultiChoice, after South Africa’s Competition Commission…

6 May 2026 - Banks operating in Burundi face multiple challenges including exchange rate depreciation and heavy reliance on a small group of firms to take loans and provide deposits.

6 May 2026 - Tax compliance is now embedded into operational workflows, and misalignment carries measurable financial, strategic, and reputational risk.

6 May 2026 - Fuel price shocks are exposing supply chain volatility in Kenya, forcing logistics firms to rethink and build more resilient operations.

6 May 2026 - Millicent Awino, a follower of the controversial preacher Prophet Dr David Owuor, has launched a legal challenge against the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI),…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s central economic challenge is not simply low wages. It is the limited capacity of the economy to absorb labour at scale.

6 May 2026 - KRA dismisses allegations against its commissioner as misinformation, defending its integrity systems amid ongoing tax reforms and digitalisation efforts.

6 May 2026 - Traditional systems often fail to capture how they earn and manage money. AI, through the use of alternative credit scoring methods such mobile transaction histories, can…

6 May 2026 - As celestial prowess becomes a source for geopolitical strength, Africa’s capacity in the projected trillion-dollar space sector will influence its global sway. With as much…

6 May 2026 - Abdulsamad Rabiu, typically occupying the position of Nigeria's second-richest man in the last year, has risen to become Africa's second-richest individual.

6 May 2026 - Africa’s telecom operators are accelerating investments in solar-powered infrastructure as rising diesel prices, unstable electricity grids and escalating energy costs make…

6 May 2026 - The Allianz Arena will transform into a sea of red on Wednesday night as FC Bayern Munich seeks to overturn a one-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain and advance to the…

6 May 2026 - Dangote Refinery has raised its ex-depot petrol price to ₦1,350 per litre (about $0.90), up from ₦1,275 ($0.85), marking another adjustment in Nigeria’s downstream fuel…

6 May 2026 - The court dismissed the senator’s attempt to reopen the case and stop auctioneers from attaching his property over a former employee’s unfair dismissal claim.

6 May 2026 - Rising inequality and regional disparities are raising doubts about Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its “Singapore of Africa” ambitions.

6 May 2026 - As the world of work continues to shift rapidly, one thing is becoming increasingly clear across the African market: talent is no longer just a resource—it is the defining…

6 May 2026 - Burkina Faso has suspended the French TV channel TV5 Monde over the dissemination of false information and what the country described as embellishing terrorism.

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 escalating tensions.

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

6 May 2026 - Choosing the right planter goes beyond looks, with size, drainage, and material playing a crucial role in keeping plants healthy and thriving.

6 May 2026 - M-Kopa is scaling smartphone assembly and refurbishment in Nairobi as policy shifts drive a new wave of local manufacturing.

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 (FMD) affecting nearby…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s plans to host a $1 billion data centre backed by Microsoft and UAE-based G42 have stalled, after President William Ruto said the country lacks sufficient power…

6 May 2026 - A critique of Kenya’s doctoral education questions whether it truly advances learning or simply adds unnecessary complexity to academic certification.

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.