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1 May 2026 - The slow growth recorded in agriculture in 2025 crept into the manufacturing sector, whose gross value added grew by two per cent in the period compared to three per cent in…

1 May 2026 - Nairobi has become Africa's leading hub for startup funding, attracting nearly $1 billion in 2025, though concerns remain about regulatory issues.

1 May 2026 - Africa and Europe are exploring two major subsea tunnel projects worth €800 million and up to €20 billion as part of broader efforts to diversify trade routes amid rising…

1 May 2026 - Amsons Group has committed Sh4.5 billion to build 10 mother-and-child hospitals in Kenya over the next three years.

1 May 2026 - The future of Kenya's labour movement will not be secured by preserving personalities, but by strengthening democratic institutions.

1 May 2026 - Kenya has made huge strides in the digital revolution, as evidenced by the use of multiple social media platforms, fintech, edutech, medtech and the country's flagship mobile…

1 May 2026 - Jesca Karegua said that with numerous players in the market, such customised solutions not only enhance customer satisfaction but also play a critical role in creating a…

1 May 2026 - As Kenya approaches Labour Day, the national mood around work is increasingly uneasy. Beneath the ceremonial speeches lies a stark … ContinuedThe post How Del Monte Kenya’s…

1 May 2026 - The Economic Survey 2026 by KNBS shows the sector accounted for 7.1 per cent to the GDP, a slight drop from 7.3 per cent in 2024

1 May 2026 - The association wants a standard TRA fee of Sh12,000 per annum for bars and restaurants, not pegged to turnover.

1 May 2026 - Topline Elon Musk said Thursday his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has used technology from OpenAI to train its own AI models, a process commonly called distilling,…

1 May 2026 - As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy now covers 53 countries, and will be in place until…

1 May 2026 - A bigger highway between Mombasa and Nairobi has been on the wish list of successive governments aiming to ease congestion on the busy road to and from the country’s major…

1 May 2026 - Family planning injections, the most widely used method, saw new clients fall by around 11 percent, from approximately 693,000 to 618,000, while revisits dropped by about…

1 May 2026 - Nairobi recorded the highest enrolment with 34,506 learners in 2025, up from 13,194 the previous year. Women accounted for 18,562 of the learners in the capital.

1 May 2026 - Growth in the agricultural sector slumped last year due to unfavourable weather patterns characterised by below-average rainfall, which affected key crops.

1 May 2026 - The shift, driven by changing consumer preferences, particularly among younger audiences, leans towards flexible, mobile-first viewing over fixed subscription packages tied…

1 May 2026 - According to the Economic Survey 2026, there were 2.5 million tourists who visited the country last year representing a 6.2 per cent growth.

30 Apr 2026 - Botswana has become the first African central bank to raise interest rates following the global energy shock triggered by the U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict, amid intensifying…

30 Apr 2026 - President Ruto made his first minimum wage adjustment in 2024, approving a six percent increase that raised monthly pay for low-income workers by between Sh486.59 and Sh2,…

30 Apr 2026 - C&G’s revenues grew 20.9 percent to Sh25.3 billion from Sh20.9 billion a year earlier, with the sale of boda bodas cited as a major contributor.

30 Apr 2026 - The data places Kenya ahead of countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, reflecting the country’s strong uptake of digital platforms across sectors including…

30 Apr 2026 - First and foremost, the CEO maintains that the retailer’s success will be measured by the strength of the brand's local relationships.

30 Apr 2026 - 'Investment must come from a mix of local and international players, combining domestic capital with experienced global mining firms that understand project structuring and…

30 Apr 2026 - Kamwathi’s muse has constantly been a crowd on a drawing plane and his latest show doesn’t veer far from the narrative.

30 Apr 2026 - For the stock-to-rice ratio, Muthoni sticks to two cups of liquid for every cup of rice, though she notes this depends on the type of rice used.

30 Apr 2026 - 'I think it has been a mix of preparedness and the people around me, people who have given me the confidence to go for opportunities that sometimes test my capabilities.'

30 Apr 2026 - Temporary waiver highlights policy tensions as Kenya scrambles to secure fuel supplies.

30 Apr 2026 - Public universities in the country have faced steep reductions in direct government funding, with allocations falling by as much as Ksh13 billion under the new funding model…

30 Apr 2026 - Home Afrika Limited, a Listed Real Estate development company based in Nairobi, made a net profit of KSh117.89m in 2025 from KSh 133.47m in 2024, while Revenue declined 34.9…

30 Apr 2026 - The NSE, the CMA and KenGen itself must be required to run structured, supervised outreach campaigns, with verifiable metrics, before any minority director election is held.

30 Apr 2026 - The plaintiffs argue the bank’s actions breached the customer-bank relationship, violated its duty of care and infringed constitutional rights on access to information and…

30 Apr 2026 - Tullow Kenya BV sold the Turkana oil fields to Gulf Energy in September 2025.

30 Apr 2026 - Flame Tree Group Holdings, a leading African manufacturer and distributor of plastics, cosmetics, snacks, spices, packaging, and household products, Board of Directors has…

30 Apr 2026 - A petitioner has filed a case in the High Court in Nairobi, accusing telecom giant Safaricom of unlawfully deactivating and reassigning his mobile number without any notice…

30 Apr 2026 - A worker who can flag a problem, propose a solution, or push back without fear is a worker who is fully engaged. That makes us collectively better.

30 Apr 2026 - The company, which produces and distributes plastics, cosmetics and spices among other goods, reported a gross loss of Sh76 million in the half year ended June 2025.

30 Apr 2026 - SEZs, like the one under development in Vipingo, offer a realistic pathway to bridge that gap by clustering infrastructure, allowing both domestic and foreign investors to…

30 Apr 2026 - The claims allege that Obel is under investigation over unexplained wealth and owns assets worth Sh30 billion, including links to various businesses. However, sources…

30 Apr 2026 - Kenya is almost entirely dependent on imported petroleum products. With each international crisis, global price shocks pummel the economy, pushing up transportation, food,…

30 Apr 2026 - Rising global demand for battery metals is reshaping investment flows into Africa, with U.S. and Chinese mining firms rapidly expanding their presence in Zambia.

30 Apr 2026 - HOMEBOYZ Entertainment profit after tax rose 14.3% to KSh 28.96m from KSh 25.33m in 2024 despite administrative costs jumping 24.2%.   Turnover was up slightly by 0.9%…

30 Apr 2026 - The CS said the measure is temporary and intended to ensure continued fuel availability and sustain economic stability.

30 Apr 2026 - Back in the days of the British Empire, British brewers made beer for soldiers and traders in India. The journey by sea was long, and beer spoiled easily.

30 Apr 2026 - Trade CS Kinyanju says move seeks to avert shortages amid Middle East supply disruptions.

30 Apr 2026 - According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) several countries among them Kenya, Ghana and Malawi have rolled out malaria vaccines into their national or sub-national…

30 Apr 2026 - For many Kenyans, especially those living in urban areas, this habit has quietly become one of the biggest leaks in their monthly budget. Not because one drink is expensive…

30 Apr 2026 - When I set out to buy a car in 2023, I wasn't looking for a status symbol; I was looking for a solution. I needed space for my lifestyle, but didn't want to be punished at…

30 Apr 2026 - Fuel prices have a significant impact on inflation in the East African nation, which relies heavily on diesel for transportation, power generation, and agriculture, while…

30 Apr 2026 - For many African countries, decreased reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is increasingly a sign of fiscal health rather than fragility.