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5 May 2026 - Centum Re has partnered with KCB Bank to offer 8.9 percent fixed-rate mortgages aimed at making home ownership more affordable and predictable for buyers.

5 May 2026 - Del Monte Kenya published its 60-Year Impact Report, detailing over KES 100 billion (US$800 million) in contribution to Kenya’s GDP … ContinuedThe post Del Monte Kenya’s 60-…

5 May 2026 - Insolvency occurs when a company is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due or when its liabilities exceed its assets.

5 May 2026 - A military aviation contract signed in 2020 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Material Aviation Technologie Navigation (MATN) has escalated into a $54.5…

5 May 2026 - Since becoming public knowledge, plans to set up an oil refinery in the East African region have been met with applause.

5 May 2026 - The battle for Kenya’s banking customers is no longer being fought at the branch counter, but on the smartphone screen. … ContinuedThe post Customers Prioritize Reliability…

5 May 2026 - The NSE has revived its Sh234 million trading system upgrade to modernise its market infrastructure after crossing Sh1 billion in revenue.

5 May 2026 - South Africa’s gold industry is drawing renewed investor interest as a wave of smaller, lower-cost projects and modular technologies begins to reshape a sector that has lost…

5 May 2026 - Delays in cargo clearance at the port disrupt supply, leaving motorists scrambling for petrol and diesel.

5 May 2026 - Old Mutual General Insurance paid about Sh200 million in flood claims as rising climate risks and recent rains strain insurers in Kenya.

5 May 2026 - The US has flagged Kenya as a key hub for counterfeit goods, citing weak enforcement that fuels the spread of fake products.

5 May 2026 - Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced authorities to evacuate…

5 May 2026 - The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York yesterday under the theme Fashion Is Art, confirmed a decisive shift: African talent is no longer merely…

5 May 2026 - Isuzu East Africa has tightened its grip on Kenya’s new vehicle market after selling 2,036 units in the first three months of 2026, maintaining a wide lead over its rivals.…

5 May 2026 - The lobby is asking the National Assembly of Kenya to direct the State to table the full report and make it public within 30 days.

5 May 2026 - Heidelberg Materials is in early talks with banks to appoint financial advisers as it weighs a potential bid for South Africa’s leading cement producer, PPC Ltd, according to…

5 May 2026 - The forthcoming France–Africa Summit, slated for 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, is shaping up to be a significant moment in the redefinition of relations between Paris and…

5 May 2026 - Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy is once again under legal scrutiny as he appears before an appeals court in Paris over long-running allegations that his 2007…

5 May 2026 - Nairobi County will pay Sh1.55 billion to Kenya Power, softening a bitter debt dispute marked by power cuts and a wayleave row.

5 May 2026 - State House’s budget has been slashed by Sh3.9 billion, curbing travel and vehicle spending amid scrutiny over rising presidential costs.

5 May 2026 - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has opened the door for public input on a fresh set of rules that could change how telecom cables are installed and maintained…

5 May 2026 - Spanish authorities have intercepted one of the largest cocaine shipments ever recorded in the Atlantic, seizing up to 40 tonnes of the drug from a cargo vessel off the coast…

5 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market extended its strong rally on Monday, May 4, but a sharp drop in trading activity suggests investors are beginning to tread more carefully after weeks…

5 May 2026 - Maersk said the vessel, named Alliance Fairfax, passed through the strait on Monday.

5 May 2026 - The payout places Muya among the bank’s highest-paid board members, driven largely by lump-sum benefits linked to his previous executive role as Chief Investment Officer.

5 May 2026 - Mozambique is considering converting about $1.4 billion of its debt to China into yuan-denominated loans, as pressure on its finances deepens and the risk of default rises.

5 May 2026 - Judith Chepkorir swapped her sharp suits for a grey apron, trimmed her manicured fingernails and chose to immerse herself in dirt and break a sweat to make money.

5 May 2026 - The concerns dominated discussions at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where policymakers and industry players pointed to rising fiscal stakes as digital…

5 May 2026 - The contraction comes despite improved diplomatic ties, pointing to emerging economic pressures.

5 May 2026 - Standard Chartered Plc is selling its East African head office in Nairobi, as the lender continues to streamline its physical footprint across the continent.

5 May 2026 - State Department for Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said no payments had been processed, including for senior officials, due to an administrative error.

5 May 2026 - A small group of companies now controls more than 90% of Nigeria’s stock market, underscoring how a powerful rally is being driven by a narrow set of dominant firms.

5 May 2026 - Rural Kenya is fast becoming the backbone of the country’s digital retail economy, as new data shows online shopping is expanding more rapidly outside major towns than within…

5 May 2026 - Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), remitted N2.89 trillion ($2.11 billion) to the Federation Account in the first…

5 May 2026 - South Africa will sharply raise fuel prices from Wednesday, May 6, as oil surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, exposing the country’s…

5 May 2026 - The Shift from Paper to Digital Business Cards Professional networking has evolved dramatically over the past decade. While exchanging paper … ContinuedThe post How To Create…

5 May 2026 - The regulator has released draft Technical and Procedural Guidelines for Installation and Maintenance of Cable Telecommunication Infrastructure, 2026, which seek to…

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 pledges ahead of the 2027…

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 - The Nairobi Securities Exchange is experiencing a major shift as rising local retail participation is reducing reliance on foreign investors and stabilising the market.

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

5 May 2026 - Under the adverse scenario, global growth would slow to 2.5 percent in 2026, while inflation would rise to 5.4 percent.

5 May 2026 - The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by Sharp Group, a family-run skip and waste management firm.

5 May 2026 - The conservation group says the decline signals growing stress on ecosystems that support both wildlife and human life, ahead of World Migratory Bird Day on May 9.

5 May 2026 - Rising compliance costs and layered levies are eroding competitiveness and stalling industrial growth.

5 May 2026 - President William Ruto, who is on a two-day State Visit, held talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House, Dar es Salaam on Monday before witnessing the signing…

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

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 - Landmark ruling affirms loan defaults as ordinary business risk in Kenya's expanding digital lending sector