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15 Jan 2026 - As Ugandans proceed to the polls today to decide who their president for the next seven years will be, they may have just been handed an equalizer by Twitter founder Jack…

15 Jan 2026 - Travelling can be difficult, especially as an African, with visa restrictions making some journeys more complicated than others. But as of early 2026, a few countries on the…

15 Jan 2026 - The prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene have dropped in the latest review by the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

15 Jan 2026 - Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to deploy an AI-powered solution that is helping independent pharmacies across Kenya … ContinuedThe post…

15 Jan 2026 - Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has confirmed a $500,000 cash pledge to the Super Eagles despite the team’s narrow defeat to host nation Morocco at the semi-final…

15 Jan 2026 - Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash.

15 Jan 2026 - Kenya will continue to have its immigrant visa applications processed by the United States after being left out of a sweeping policy that pauses visa processing for citizens…

15 Jan 2026 - Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh2, diesel and kerosene Sh1 each to retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

15 Jan 2026 - Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh2, diesel and kerosene Sh1 each to retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

15 Jan 2026 - After six years at the helm of East African Breweries Limited’s finance team, Risper Genga Ohaga has confirmed she will leave the company on June 30, 2026, to explore new…

15 Jan 2026 - For Kenya, this discovery is a game-changer for high-altitude agriculture.

15 Jan 2026 - The assertion that the government’s proposed sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom is based on an “outdated … ContinuedThe post The Explainer: Safaricom Valuation Is…

15 Jan 2026 - Caledonia Mining Corporation said it plans to spend about $132 million this year to kick-start development of what is expected to become Zimbabwe’s largest gold mine.

15 Jan 2026 - The Rwanda Defence Force has deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to support the Caribbean nation’s post-hurricane reconstruction effort, marking one of…

15 Jan 2026 - Absa Bank Kenya has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI) for the fifth consecutive year, following an independent evaluation of…

15 Jan 2026 - Professional services firm PwC has appointed Kang’e Saiti as its new Regional Senior Partner for PwC Eastern Africa and Country … ContinuedThe post PwC Appoints Kang’e Saiti…

15 Jan 2026 - Kenyan motorists and households will pay less for fuel this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a drop in pump prices for petrol,…

15 Jan 2026 - Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.

15 Jan 2026 - Aircraft sent for routine maintenance are taking longer to return to service, delayed by shortages of critical spare parts.

15 Jan 2026 - The government now says a landmark trade agreement with China remains on track, dismissing concerns that geopolitical tensions with the US have stalled the long-delayed…

15 Jan 2026 - ICPAK has raised concerns over the government's plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, questioning the valuation methodology and long-…

15 Jan 2026 - The United States has expanded its health diplomacy in Africa by adding another country to its multi-million-dollar bilateral health cooperation programme.

15 Jan 2026 - Public infrastructure projects and private real estate developments spur demand.

15 Jan 2026 - The stability of the shilling, while advantageous to the sector, has not been of much relief to cushion the increasing cost of construction.

15 Jan 2026 - Oil marketing firm Ola Energy and LPG firm Proto Energy have unveiled a joint initiative to roll out autogas refilling points across Ola's retail network across the country.

15 Jan 2026 - To further its nuclear partnership with one of Africa’s most influential nuclear stakeholders, Russia, Namibia recently discussed advancing the timeline for an…

15 Jan 2026 - Nigeria is on the hunt for investors willing to sponsor a green bond worth 1.5 trillion naira ($1 billion) that it intends to issue this year.

15 Jan 2026 - For decades, the maritime sector has operated under a narrow definition of safety that privileged physical hazards while remaining largely silent on social harm. 

15 Jan 2026 - They have also described the statement as alarming and could cause unnecessary panic to Kenyans.

15 Jan 2026 - Ministry of Trade says discussions are ongoing on bilateral trade agreement that will cover other key sectors and further cement Kenya's long-standing partnership with the…

15 Jan 2026 - Aircraft sent for routine maintenance are taking longer to return to service, delayed by shortages of critical spare parts.

15 Jan 2026 - Kenya ratified the MLC in 2013, but setting up a functional council has since proved a challenge.

14 Jan 2026 - Since the inception of M-Pesa in 2007 and the subsequent rollout of agency banking, cash handled by agents has fallen only once, in 2023, by a small margin of Sh35 billion.

14 Jan 2026 - The agreement is expected to accelerate deals across agriculture, real estate, digital banking, retail and infrastructure, according to Nigerian officials, as Africa’s most…

14 Jan 2026 - The demolition has transformed the case from a tenancy dispute into a potential constitutional clash.

14 Jan 2026 - The trend was most evident in the third quarter of 2025, when Kenya spent just Sh19.6 billion on pharmaceutical imports, the lowest quarterly figure on record and a 32.1…

14 Jan 2026 - The United States has announced it will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including 27 African countries.

14 Jan 2026 - Guala and Metal Crowns have told the regional competition watchdog that there are limited geographic overlaps between their operations.

14 Jan 2026 - It was found that Britam had failed to complete the code of ethics conduct form and also omitted the tender identification number during application.

14 Jan 2026 - Ms Ohaga joined EABL in February 2020 from Absa Group, then known as Barclays, where she had worked for more than a decade in senior finance and audit roles across Africa.

14 Jan 2026 - Prof Kalunda said the market premium approach may not fully capture the company’s long-term growth prospects, future cash flow potential, or strategic importance to the…

14 Jan 2026 - The biggest beneficiaries have been local vehicle assemblers and suppliers, with the programme supporting 1,813 full-time jobs and the local assembly of more than 10,000…

14 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s rice exports slumped 99 percent to 12.23 tonnes in the quarter to September 2025, compared to 1,561.69 tonnes in a similar period of 2024, indicating a major shift…

14 Jan 2026 - In Kenya, the textile and apparel industries operating within the EPZs employ over 80,000 people directly and an additional 250,000 indirectly.

14 Jan 2026 - Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has defended its move to demolish a car wash business linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, saying the action was part of a…

14 Jan 2026 - Unlike many capital-heavy industrial startups, Tranbiz did not begin with large upfront financing.

14 Jan 2026 - All hot air balloons operating in Kenya must meet the national airworthiness code.

14 Jan 2026 - The Trump administration has suspended visa processing for visitors from 75 countries.

14 Jan 2026 - A regional power market is a logical next step for Eastern Africa’s energy transition.

14 Jan 2026 - Lawyers earning hundreds of millions from county governments are often selected from pre-qualified lists, with little or no assessment of legal costs or internal legal…