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14 May 2026 - The reconstruction and modernisation of Ithookwe Airstrip in Kitui County is nearing completion, with the government positioning the facility as a key driver of regional…

14 May 2026 - The construction sector is slowly adjusting to the import levy imposed on cement clinker, with the latest data showing an increase in tonnage by 82 per cent in 2025.

14 May 2026 - The government has proposed introducing a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 for village elders across the country in a move aimed at formally recognising their role in grassroots…

14 May 2026 - Kenya's security landscape is rapidly evolving as urban growth, digital transformation, and emerging threats reshape how safety is managed in both public and…

14 May 2026 - Kenyans seeking to acquire property in the affluent Coastal neighborhoods, will now have to pay double the price they paid before Covid-19. 

14 May 2026 - French shipping giant CMA CGM will invest a whopping Sh104 billion in the renovation of two major container terminals in a quest to modernise the Port of …

14 May 2026 -  Westgate Mall traffic is driven by heightened security measures, expansion of recreational activities and spaces, and the entry of new luxury retail and…

14 May 2026 - Co-op Bank has reported a record 21.3 per cent jump in first-quarter net profit, as a surge in earnings from its non-banking subsidiaries helped the lender defy a broader…

14 May 2026 - The haulage sector is increasingly adopting digital fuel monitoring systems to reduce fuel theft, improve accountability, and lower operational costs…

14 May 2026 - Environmentally, green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, help reduce energy consumption through efficient designs that lower…

13 May 2026 - Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said wheat cultivation during the dry season was uncommon in the East African nation before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the government…

13 May 2026 - Under the programme, 3,200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will be supported to adopt sustainable and commercially viable circular business models.

13 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) has warned that weak market linkages, limited digital connectivity, and slow rural…

13 May 2026 - Tax experts have argued against the proposal, seeing it as detrimental to the growth of digital payments and expect providers like Safaricom, Airtel and Pesapal to resist…

13 May 2026 - Chinese firms are increasingly targeting West African assets, positioning themselves to acquire operations being sold off by international miners as the sector undergoes…

13 May 2026 - China is expanding its control of lithium assets across Mali, Zimbabwe and Ghana, further strengthening Beijing’s lead over the United States in the global battery supply…

13 May 2026 - China is expanding its influence across West Africa’s fast-growing lithium sector as a U.S.-linked miner retreats from the region, further strengthening Beijing’s lead in…

13 May 2026 - In Tanzania, MeTL’s beverages have carved out market share, partly by positioning themselves as more affordable alternatives in a price-sensitive market.

13 May 2026 - CMA CGM said the investment will enhance Kenya’s connectivity to global shipping routes.

13 May 2026 - Nairobi’s specialty coffee scene is pushing cup prices as high as Sh2,200 as Kenya embraces premium coffee culture.

13 May 2026 - The real gravitational centres of this continent's imagination are its founders.

13 May 2026 - KenGen says strong water levels at key hydro dams could lead to lower electricity tariffs and a stable power supply for Kenyan households and businesses.

13 May 2026 - The Finance Act 2026 seeks to amend the Tax Procedures Act.

13 May 2026 - Most Kenyan small businesses fail not from lack of credit, but from competing on sameness instead of solving real customer problems.

13 May 2026 - New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows the smaller units in the high-end estates dropped to Sh8 million from Sh22 million in 2022 amid reduced demand.

13 May 2026 - CMA CGM, present in Kenya since 2005, said the investment will raise cargo-handling capacity, strengthen regional trade corridors, and enhance Kenya’s connectivity to global…

13 May 2026 - Global HR policies that ignore Kenyan law can leave multinationals exposed to costly disputes.

13 May 2026 - Kenya Power sector is undergoing one of its biggest structural reforms in decades after Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) gazetted the Energy (Electricity…

13 May 2026 - The PMI Kenya Chapter is set to convene public sector leaders, development partners, and project management professionals for a major conference aimed at improving how Kenya…

13 May 2026 - Kenya omitted funding from the IMF in the budget starting July in the wake of uncertainty whether fresh talks could unlock multi-billion shillings loans.

13 May 2026 - Dangote Group is currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine which location among the ports of Mombasa, Lamu and Tanga would be best positioned to host the East…

13 May 2026 - South Africa has become the focal point of growing unrest as Ghana announces plans to evacuate 300 citizens, joining Nigeria, which has also confirmed the airlifting of its…

13 May 2026 - Cameroon is intensifying efforts to clean up its gold mining sector after authorities identified nearly 200 illegal mining companies operating across the country’s East and…

13 May 2026 - The Sacco reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the business ecosystem by providing innovative financial products and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of SMEs…

13 May 2026 - A low Climate Index in African cities, as calculated by Numbeo, indicates environments that are frequently less comfortable in terms of temperature, humidity, and…

13 May 2026 - Most of the shares were bought through Kestrel.

13 May 2026 - Chandeliers are no longer just luxury décor—they’re becoming a rising trend in Kenyan homes and commercial spaces.

13 May 2026 - The trajectories of India and Africa are converging at a moment of unusual urgency. As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches,…

13 May 2026 - Britam increased its stake in HF to 49.89 percent in 2025 from 48.17 percent in 2024.

13 May 2026 - Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has urged African countries to move past what he described as a “victim mentality” tied to colonial history and instead…

13 May 2026 - The audit report for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 shows the State-owned corporation continued recognizing Sh39.3 million in rental income from 107 lease agreements…

13 May 2026 - The higher stake implies that Safaricom would keep the largest portion of earnings from the business, which is expected to reach profitability in the current cycle.

13 May 2026 - Rubisol is keen to deepen its presence in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda before venturing into the other markets in the region.

13 May 2026 - One bad outcome. One missed payment. One financial shock and years of progress unravel.

13 May 2026 - Kenyan CPAs often find themselves facing barriers abroad not because of competence, but because of structural misalignment.

13 May 2026 - The relationship between China and the United States now functions less like a traditional bilateral partnership or rivalry and more like a form of global infrastructure.

13 May 2026 - It was listed among the fastest growing firms in Africa in the Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 ranking by research company Statista and media firm Financial Times.

13 May 2026 - This is likely to rekindle long-running disputes between taxpayers and KRA over the taxman’s use of agency notices to freeze bank accounts.

13 May 2026 - KNBS attributed the sharp decline in exports to the UAE to “reduced domestic exports and re-exports particularly in kerosene-type jet fuel and tea”.

13 May 2026 - African leaders and France used the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to outline a broad economic agenda that stretches far beyond traditional aid and diplomatic ties.