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- 18 Dec 2025 - What follows are short reflections from leaders (and really my recollection of those events) who spent the year not projecting certainty, but stewarding complexity—quietly,…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The SGR loans were initially set to be repaid by 2035, with Kenya paying both the principal and interest to China Exim Bank.
- 18 Dec 2025 - 'There is African country that has done PPP-funded power transmission lines but Africa50 made a case that we can try a pilot project in Kenya and if we are successful in…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Bernard credits an invitation to an exhibition by Onyis Martin as his entry point into the art world. It was there he found his voice, understanding art as a tool for…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Kenya has failed to meet 11 key conditions to enable the release of new financing from the Washington DC development-focused lender, resulting in the freeze since the 2024/…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Investors bought 457,069 shares worth Sh137 million at higher prices, taking cue from the record price to be paid to Diageo which amounts to a payout of Sh303.5 billion for…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Of the 27 million registered SHA members, formal sector workers are estimated at 5.4 million.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Psychological research suggests that our willpower is most depleted when we are tired, if we have a lot to think about, or if we are cold and in need.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Shorts From Africa are looking to put “Index One” on tour in Mombasa, Nakuru and other parts of the country before hopefully taking it to Broadway.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Sidian Bank, a 50-branch lender closely associated with the late tycoon Chris Kirubi, has been officially reclassified as a middle-sized lender by the Central Bank of Kenya(…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The most important partner in safeguarding African football is the fan. Every legal subscription, every pay-per-view, every legitimate stream is a vote for the sport’s…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The bravery of people with two left legs never fails to entertain. But what can we say, the man who counts is the man in the arena, who strives valiantly to rhythm.
- 18 Dec 2025 - In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, travellers value foresight as much as inspiration. Smooth journeys now depend on planning, responsiveness and trust.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Kenya’s total debt stood at Sh11.81 trillion in June 2025, according to the Treasury data, 11.66 percent growth over Sh10.58 trillion a year earlier.
- 18 Dec 2025 - The National Treasury is already scouting for a transaction adviser to support the Kenya Space Agency in developing the proposed facility.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Kenya’s recent decision to accelerate Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), create the National Infrastructure Fund, and position the Sovereign Wealth Fund as an anchor…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The Diageo and Vodafone transactions carry important lessons for the ongoing public debate around President William Ruto’s ambitious plans for both an Infrastructure Fund…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Johannesburg-born 108-year-old Anglo American Plc, a diversified global mining company, has received Canadian regulatory approval to merge with Canada’s Teck Resources Ltd…
- 18 Dec 2025 - On the evening of 21 December 2025, the continent will pause. Millions of football fans across Africa will gather around … ContinuedThe post Why African Football’s Future…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Safaricom, in partnership with taxi-hailing companies, hosted drivers and riders to an event focused on empowering the transport sector to … ContinuedThe post Safaricom…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The early years of fintech in Africa were defined by explosive growth; more users, more transactions, more apps. The next phase will be about depth, not just scale.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Sol Fest drew 7,500 people in 2021, rising to 11,300 in 2022, 16,000 in 2023 and 18,000 in 2024.
- 18 Dec 2025 - DEC 18 – Interest rates have been cut to 3.75%, the lowest level in almost three years, but further reductions are set to be a “closer call”, the Bank of England has…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Ensemble podcasts are changing how African audiences make sense of life’s most serious and silly moments. These shows – featuring … ContinuedThe post Why Africa’s Radio…
- 18 Dec 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – President William Ruto has urged Members of Parliament to pass the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, saying it will unlock up to Sh5 trillion…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Cybercrime is not a future risk, but a present and accelerating one. As such, the organisations that will thrive in 2026 are those that treat cyber resilience as a…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Topline Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth reached a record $684.3 billion on Tuesday after the electric automaker finally broke its record stock price, recovering about one…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group, has secured a record $11 … ContinuedThe post African Development…
- 18 Dec 2025 - As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself deeply grateful. This year marked Safaricom’s 25th anniversary—a Silver Jubilee that … ContinuedThe post 25 Years of Partnership, 18…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Engineers have raised concerns about the state of Kenya's mining sector, warning that the country is losing economic value by exporting raw minerals.
- 18 Dec 2025 - According to the World Bank, the programme also weakened access for farmers, particularly in remote areas.
- 18 Dec 2025 - The festive season is traditionally a time of celebration, generosity, travel, and increased spending. For many Kenyans, it is a … ContinuedThe post Why Fraud Awareness…
- 18 Dec 2025 - DEC 18 – The Trump administration has announced a huge arms sale worth around $11bn (£8.2bn) to Taiwan, which includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers…
- 18 Dec 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The number of Kenyans granted student visas to the United States fell by 13.4 percent in the nine months to August, marking the first decline since…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The Central African Republic (CAR) has embraced opaque cryptocurrency initiatives that may expose state assets to foreign criminal networks.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Kenyan banks want higher PAYE thresholds and lower top tax rates to ease pressure on salaried workers.
- 18 Dec 2025 - Through a combination of nuclear agreements, cultural exchanges, economic partnerships, and military cooperation, Russia is increasing its presence in Africa as the…
- 18 Dec 2025 - From pioneering mobile money adoption to streamlining public services, the tiny, hilly East African nation of Rwanda is taking technological transformation to newer heights…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Montran officially launched Montran Africa, its dedicated headquarters based out of Kenya, signalling a new era of partnership, proximity, and progress … ContinuedThe…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Africa’s vast mineral wealth is once again at the centre of global power competition, as a newly developed high-grade iron ore deposit in Guinea draws the United States into…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Africa’s vast mineral wealth is once again at the centre of global power competition, as a newly developed high-grade iron ore deposit in Guinea draws the United States into…
- 18 Dec 2025 - The UK has added Egypt’s Zohr gas field, where Russian oil giant Rosneft holds a 30% stake and London-based BP owns 10%, to its list of projects exempt from Russian…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Insurance firms are warming up to adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in delivery of service as the technology becomes critical in their business.
- 18 Dec 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Canon has extended its coral conservation programme into East Africa, partnering with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation in a move that links reef…
- 18 Dec 2025 - JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — South Africa’s consumer inflation eased slightly to 3.5 percent in November from 3.6 percent in October, data from Statistics South Africa (…
- 18 Dec 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Kenya’s decision to open up procurement for school internet connectivity has led to a sharp decline in broadband costs, highlighting how competition…
- 18 Dec 2025 - If you are thinking about a living room upgrade this season, focus on three things: picture quality, smart home integration, … ContinuedThe post Best Tech Upgrades to Make…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), the Pan-African Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) dedicated to promoting and financing housing, urban development and ……
- 18 Dec 2025 - The government has warned that a lack of basic information, market linkages and credit management has contributed to the slow demise of micro, small and medium enterprises (…
- 18 Dec 2025 - Israel has formally approved its long-awaited natural gas export deal with Egypt, as relayed by the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday.