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5 May 2026 - Foreign-trained doctors from Africa and other regions are among the key beneficiaries of a quiet policy reversal by the United States, as the Trump administration moves to…

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.

4 May 2026 - The funding will support acquisition of a missile defence system as regional security risks rise.

4 May 2026 - The court rules that the former DP World manager based in Nairobi failed to prove an ongoing employment relationship beyond her expired contract.

4 May 2026 - Kenyans are increasingly turning to their phones for news, with social media now taking the lead over traditional platforms like TV and radio, new findings show. A 2025 State…

4 May 2026 - Car& General sterling financial performance in 2025 that saw its net earnings rise 365% to KSh 2.93 billion against KSh 526Mn made during the previous financial year. and…

4 May 2026 - Once overlooked for its poor roads, the Utawala neighbourhood is now drawing developers, investors and rising demand.

4 May 2026 - Africa’s response to recent global fuel disruptions is increasingly being shaped by a single industrial asset in Nigeria, as Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion Dangote Petroleum…

4 May 2026 - The Nigerian national oil company has signed a new agreement with Chinese firms in a renewed attempt to revive and expand two of its long-struggling refineries, marking…

4 May 2026 - I&M Bank Kenya is currently issuing corporate bonds under a KSh 20 billion programme, with the first tranche targeting KSh 10 billion. In simple terms, this means…

4 May 2026 - The judge found the lender acted lawfully after customers lost millions through unauthorised withdrawals.

4 May 2026 - The lender is offloading property assets as it shifts focus from branches to digital banking.

4 May 2026 - StanChart Bank Kenya Limited plans to dispose its Chiromo headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi, as part of a strategic shift toward an “asset-light” model, with the sale…

4 May 2026 - A fresh wave of anti-immigration protests in South Africa has escalated into a diplomatic row, with Nigeria joining Ghana in formally protesting attacks on their citizens.

4 May 2026 - Heavy reliance on foreign funding highlights gaps in local capital participation despite a growing startup ecosystem.

4 May 2026 - The move follows repeated failure by the contractor to secure a court-ordered sum pending appeal.

4 May 2026 - The insurer’s growing stake has surged in value amid a sharp rise in HF Group’s share price.

4 May 2026 - Zambia has pushed back against a U.S. proposal to link health funding to access to critical minerals, revealing new details on why negotiations between the two countries have…

4 May 2026 - The bourse is expanding into data, consulting and training to reduce reliance on volatile equity trading.

4 May 2026 - Citizen-led intelligence emerges as a key enforcement tool in revenue collection.

4 May 2026 - E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially launched electric mass transit…

4 May 2026 - Customer deposits rose by 23 percent year-on-year to Sh89 billion, while total assets increased to Sh109.5 billion from Sh102.9 billion, reflecting an expanding customer base…

4 May 2026 - Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows CFAO Mobility followed with 896 units, while Simba Corporation sold 287 and Tata Africa Holdings recorded 204 units.

4 May 2026 - Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 marks a strategic shift in fiscal policy, with the government prioritising expansion of the tax base and structural reforms over headline tax…

4 May 2026 - The project is expected to boost supply and cut reliance on power imports from neighbouring countries.

4 May 2026 - Under the plan, a Sh2.5 million unit will attract monthly payments of about Sh20,809, while a Sh5 million home will cost roughly Sh41,618. A Sh10 million property will…

4 May 2026 - Lee Kun-hee left a 26 trillion won fortune, including shares, property and art collections.

4 May 2026 - The report shows 39 percent of news consumption now comes from platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok, up from 37 percent in 2024. Television follows at 31 percent, while…

4 May 2026 - A career defined by strict contract enforcement and judicial reform now heads to the apex court.

4 May 2026 - From the tin-roofed tenements to digital gold, these South African townships are embracing Bitcoin as a part of daily life, a FORBES AFRICA exclusive reveals. These emerging…

4 May 2026 - Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has denied reports claiming he funded the construction of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the allegations as “completely and…

4 May 2026 - The approval allows NCBA to distribute the Offer Document, the Board’s Shareholders’ Circular, and an Independent Adviser’s Circular prepared by Faida Investment Bank,…

4 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The recent arrival of four Mountain Bongos is a proud and hopeful moment for Kenya. These rare antelopes, part of our irreplaceable natural heritage,…

4 May 2026 - Four people are in police custody after they were allegedly caught trying to sneak 800 litres of jet fuel out … ContinuedThe post Four Arrested at Wilson Airport with 800…

4 May 2026 - The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially commenced the long-awaited disbursement of payments to thousands of contracted professionals who … ContinuedThe…

4 May 2026 - The oil marketer’s profitability came against a backdrop of declining revenues, with turnover falling 5 percent to Sh143.94 billion and net revenue dropping 8.9 percent to…

4 May 2026 - A post on social media highlighting some of Aliko Dangote’s methods in securing finance for the construction of his refinery has been refuted by the Dangote Group.

4 May 2026 - Nigeria is preparing to repatriate its citizens in South Africa who are willing to return home voluntarily, as concerns grow over rising xenophobic attacks in the country.

4 May 2026 - Egypt has increased natural gas prices for major industries, signalling a deeper push to cut subsidies as rising import costs and declining domestic output strain the country…

4 May 2026 - The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, recently disclosed that the country is projected to earn $10 billion in export revenue by the end of the current fiscal year.

4 May 2026 - People in Ndia, Kirinyaga County, are still in shock after thieves broke into three churches in one night and stole … ContinuedThe post Thieves Break Into Three Churches,…

4 May 2026 - Kenyans are increasingly feeling the pinch as tomato prices surge across markets, adding pressure to already strained household budgets. The … ContinuedThe post Tomato Price…

4 May 2026 - KCB Bank’s involvement in the WRC Safari Rally goes far beyond sponsorship. This year’s Safari Rally became a strategic masterstroke … ContinuedThe post How KCB Turned the…

4 May 2026 - Ethiopia has more than doubled its electricity generation capacity over the past seven years, according to new figures released by Ethiopian Electric Power, underscoring the…

4 May 2026 - Duale noted that cross-border activity has continued informally despite the official closure, arguing that formal reopening would help the government tap into lost revenue.

4 May 2026 - For decades, Nigeria's economic narrative was inextricably linked to crude oil.

4 May 2026 - The mortgage refinancer is banking on a tax exemption to boost investor appetite.

4 May 2026 - Kirinyaga County has launched a digital livestock registration system which uses muzzle identification.

4 May 2026 - At the helm of Alba Fishing, the Mauritian subsidiary of the Albacora Group, Vageesh Ramduny represents a new generation of leaders, capable of combining entrepreneurial…

4 May 2026 - There’s always something we want that would make life better—something that helps us work smarter, capture more, stay connected, and … ContinuedThe post Why LOOP FLEX Is The…