Business
- 6 May 2026 - Debt is shaping Kenya's economy but knowing when to borrow or walk away can determine financial survival or collapse.
- 6 May 2026 - Kenya's e-waste surges as consumption outpaces recycling, exposing gaps in disposal systems and rising pressure on a fragile circular economy.
- 5 May 2026 - Apollo Agriculture has raised Sh276 million to finance inputs for 24,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers through a securitisation-backed model.
- 5 May 2026 - The court ruled that MultiChoice had not identified any specific, novel or unsettled legal issues that warranted the attention of the Supreme Court.
- 5 May 2026 - Dr Rachel Naa-Du Laryea’s journey from Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase shows her work in reshaping capitalism through storytelling and racial equity.
- 5 May 2026 - Billions of shillings in idle bank balances risk transfer to the State as dormant accounts rise.
- 5 May 2026 - What businesses use to maximise profit is now being deployed to win votes.
- 5 May 2026 - A surge in global shipping traffic around the Cape of Good Hope is exposing South Africa’s inability to convert strategic positioning into economic value, even as…
- 5 May 2026 - CEO survival can depend less on performance and more on how boards are influenced by external reputation and peer comparisons.
- 5 May 2026 - Kenya has enacted new 2026 regulations that materially restructure the taxation of residential rental income for resident individuals. The changes remove prior expense…
- 5 May 2026 - Kenya has strong laws against workplace sexual harassment, but weak enforcement and fear continue to leave victims unprotected.
- 5 May 2026 - Construction is supposed to have started on April 21, following the signing of the deal some two weeks earlier.
- 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 unheard.
- 5 May 2026 - Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled a revamped asset financing proposition aimed at deploying KSh 100 billion over the next three years to businesses and individuals. The Absa Bank…
- 5 May 2026 - Warren Buffett’s foundation will channel Sh3.8 billion to Kenya’s health sector for a second year, helping fill gaps left by reduced US aid funding.
- 5 May 2026 - Private credit is under global scrutiny after US defaults raised financial stability fears, even as it continues supporting business growth in Africa and Kenya.
- 5 May 2026 - Divorce may end a marriage, but joint mortgages can keep couples financially tied, with shared legal and repayment risks.
- 5 May 2026 - Divorce exposes couples’ finances under pressure, where emotional decisions can cause costly long-term mistakes if not managed carefully.
- 5 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Increased rainfall has boosted hydropower generation in Kenya, reducing reliance on costly thermal power plants, according to Kenya Electricity…
- 5 May 2026 - The Qatar-based aviation fuel company, Green Sky Capital, recently secured funding for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna, believed…
- 5 May 2026 - Its Chief Executive Edha Nahdi said the company sees continued growth opportunities in the Kenyan market.
- 5 May 2026 - Taifa Gas’s new Mombasa plant could disrupt Kenya’s LPG market and help curb rising cooking gas prices.
- 5 May 2026 - I&M Bank Kenya plans a Sh10 billion bond to retire $50 million in dollar debt and strengthen its balance sheet amid forex pressures.
- 5 May 2026 - Express Kenya has sold three acres for Sh300 million to cut debt and boost cash as rising losses and borrowing strain its balance sheet.
- 5 May 2026 - Trafigura is among three companies competing for a 36.36% stake in the Natref refinery, owned by Sasol, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- 5 May 2026 - Nigerian lawmakers have called for firm diplomatic and economic measures against South Africa following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence that has reportedly claimed the…
- 5 May 2026 - Six years since the launch of South Africa’s economic policy reform plan, how is it unfolding? In 2020, South Africa introduced Operation Vulindlela, a joint initiative of…
- 5 May 2026 - Cash-strapped SIC plans to sell land to repay investors as a forensic audit exposes fraud and deep liquidity woes.
- 5 May 2026 - Cash-strapped SIC plans to sell land to repay investors as a forensic audit exposes fraud and deep liquidity woes.
- 5 May 2026 - The court restrained the EACC and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions from arresting, charging or prosecuting Mr Wachira pending further directions.
- 5 May 2026 - Corporate tax residency is under growing scrutiny in Kenya, with KRA and courts focusing on where real management and control takes place.
- 5 May 2026 - Organisational sustainability depends on talent, data, governance and stakeholder engagement working together to drive long-term transformation and performance.
- 5 May 2026 - Kemet, a New York-based crypto infrastructure startup founded by an Egyptian entrepreneur, has partnered with Coinbase to expand institutional access to crypto derivatives,…
- 5 May 2026 - ATM usage in Kenya has fallen to record lows as mobile money and digital payments accelerate the country’s shift toward a fully cashless banking system.
- 5 May 2026 - Kenya’s growing domestic borrowing is set to push interest payments close to Sh1 trillion, boosting investor returns while increasing fiscal pressure.
- 5 May 2026 - Saudi-based ADES International Holding has secured a $92.7 million offshore drilling contract in Nigeria with Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, marking a further…
- 5 May 2026 - Kenyan households and businesses are rapidly adopting faster internet speeds, driven by rising demand for streaming, remote work, and digital services.
- 5 May 2026 - Westlands exposes Nairobi’s planning failure, where rapid high-rise growth is outpacing outdated zoning and overstretched infrastructure.
- 5 May 2026 - A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise vessel off the coast of Cape Verde has highlighted a growing vulnerability in Africa’s economic landscape: the intersection of…
- 5 May 2026 - The company attributed the growth to strong sales in its consumer segment, particularly two-wheelers in Kenya, alongside improved performance in its Tanzania operations.
- 5 May 2026 - The couple opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969 after a frustrating shopping experience when Don could not find a pair of jeans that fit. Doris reportedly came…
- 5 May 2026 - Topline About 150 people are still onboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, after three people died from what appears to be hantavirus—a rare type of zoonotic virus…
- 5 May 2026 - The United Kingdom has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting 35 individuals and entities accused of supporting Russia’s drone manufacturing industry and operating…
- 5 May 2026 - President William Ruto of Kenya has issued a formal response following assertions from the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, regarding a lack of consultation…
- 5 May 2026 - Menopause brings physical and emotional changes for women, often starting in their 40s, including hot flushes, mood shifts, and weight gain.
- 5 May 2026 - Corporate compliance is moving beyond financial controls, with cybersecurity and data protection now central to regulatory risk in the digital economy.
- 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 unemployment and distrust in…
- 5 May 2026 - The last few weeks have seen a surge in anti-immigrant sentiments across South Africa, with several nationals calling for the removal of African migrants in the country.
- 5 May 2026 - Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of environmental journalists and scientists convened on the University of Illinois Chicago, United States. It was an…