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15 Apr 2026 - The Head of State said the VAT will be lowered to 8 percent within the next three months as part of efforts to stabilize pump prices.

15 Apr 2026 - Leadership is never one-dimensional. Autocratic, democratic, transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire approaches all exist along a spectrum, and each leaves a…

15 Apr 2026 - While Kenya continues to see net growth in the number of registered businesses, this does not fully reflect the quality or sustainability of that growth.

15 Apr 2026 - An economist has defended the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the adjustment reflects global market realities rather than local policy failures. Speaking in the…

15 Apr 2026 - Speaking during the Ernst & Young 2026/2027 pre-budget media briefing, Francis Kamau, Tax Leader and Partner for East Africa, said expanding the tax base through…

15 Apr 2026 - Members of the Siaya County Assembly have escalated a standoff with the county executive, threatening drastic action, including possible removal from office, over what they…

15 Apr 2026 - Angola’s planned $6.6 billion Lobito refinery is facing fresh funding uncertainties as negotiations with regional and international investors slow, raising concerns over the…

15 Apr 2026 - Some banks process transactions, and then some banks become woven into the daily rhythm of a country. NCBA belongs in … ContinuedThe post NCBA: The Bank That Finances…

15 Apr 2026 - Okoth & Kiplagat firm is challenging evaluation process that led to G & A Advocates LLP being picked.

15 Apr 2026 - In a statement, Nyoro outlined key measures including a Sh5 billion subsidy top-up, a 5 percent reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT), and the removal of a Sh7 per litre fuel…

15 Apr 2026 - Kenya’s grain milling industry, which feeds more than 40 million consumers daily and controls over 95 percent of the country’s … ContinuedThe post CMA Sounds the Alarm on…

15 Apr 2026 - A spot check by Capital Business shows several matatu Saccos in Nairobi have increased fares, with some commuters reporting near-doubling of charges on key routes.

15 Apr 2026 - The layoffs will ripple across Disney's television and movie studios, sports giant ESPN, its product and technology unit, corporate functions and marketing, reported the Los…

15 Apr 2026 - SIC reportedly 'forgot' to inform the regulator about the Sh2bn hole in its books.

15 Apr 2026 - Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the platform as a “timely and transformative solution” aligned with efforts to modernize the sector.

15 Apr 2026 - LG Electronics (LG) has announced that it has sold more than 3.2 million units of its LG WashTower™ all-in-one laundry … ContinuedThe post LG WashTower Passes 3.2 Million…

15 Apr 2026 - The government is now banking on public sensitisation forums on the pig value chain aimed at building a resilient, competitive, and inclusive pig industry.

15 Apr 2026 - The court described the PS’s failure to pay as a "willful defiance" of clear orders.

15 Apr 2026 - The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially begun approving teacher transfer requests across the country as part of an ambitious … ContinuedThe post TSC Panels…

15 Apr 2026 - A shift in strategy is reshaping Kenya’s malaria fight.

15 Apr 2026 - The United States is set to deport dozens of migrants to the Democratic Republic of Congo this week under a new agreement that reflects Washington’s expanding use of African…

15 Apr 2026 - Kenya’s already tense fuel situation has taken a new turn after fresh details emerged in the Senate, raising serious questions about how the government handled an emergency…

15 Apr 2026 - The move follows the approval of 42 lenders in December last year, as the regulator steps up oversight of the fast-growing digital lending sector.

15 Apr 2026 - According to INSEE, inflation was mainly driven by a rapid rise in energy prices, which rose 7.4 percent year-on-year after falling 2.9 percent in February, largely due to…

15 Apr 2026 - Matatu Owners Association cites yesterday's rise in fuel prices.

15 Apr 2026 - Nigeria has become a net exporter of petrol for the first time in decades, marking a turning point for a country long defined by its dependence on imported fuel despite…

15 Apr 2026 - Rising fuel prices have exposed one of Africa's most enduring vulnerabilities: a reliance on imported refined petroleum.

15 Apr 2026 - Matatu Owners Association President Albert Karakacha said operators across the country are already consulting and will adjust fares to reflect higher operating costs.

15 Apr 2026 - Zambia plans to supply crude oil to a refinery it aims to complete by 2028, initially transporting shipments by road, according to the energy ministry.

15 Apr 2026 - Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with TransAfrica Motors, one of Kenya’s leading distributors of commercial vehicles, to support businesses in…

15 Apr 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup. Today, we break down how a cancelled fuel deal could cost taxpayers Ksh3.2 billion. We also explain why EPRA raised April fuel…

15 Apr 2026 - The World Bank Group and Citigroup have launched a new 1.6 billion rand ($98 million) financing facility aimed at expanding access to local currency funding for businesses…

15 Apr 2026 - Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has shed light on the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) evolving political strategy, drawing parallels from South Africa. This comes even as…

15 Apr 2026 - Combining world-class healthcare with holistic recovery experiences, Thailand offers travellers a destination where treatment and wellbeing go hand in hand.

15 Apr 2026 - Tanzania’s energy sector is entering a decisive new phase after a little-known but high-stakes deal saw a major foreign operator walk away from one of the country’s most…

15 Apr 2026 - Amazon said the Globalstar takeover fits its "long-term vision for space-based connectivity" and that it will deploy a "next generation" satellite system in 2028.

15 Apr 2026 - The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has said the Kirinyaga County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Sagana is…

15 Apr 2026 - South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at reviving its flagship DStv platform, following years of subscriber losses driven by…

15 Apr 2026 - Just a few days after the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, reignited tensions with South Africa, the official spokesperson for the South African president, Vincent Magwenya,…

15 Apr 2026 - EPRA data shows a subsidy of Sh108.10 per litre was applied on kerosene, compared to Sh23.92 on diesel and Sh4.68 on super petrol.

15 Apr 2026 - Vivo Energy, the African downstream arm of global commodities trader Vitol, is investing $130 million to expand fuel storage capacity in Durban, as South Africa strengthens…

15 Apr 2026 - The ongoing Iran conflict is pushing borrowing costs for African nations higher, compounding debt pressures that have intensified since the Covid-19 pandemic and limiting…

15 Apr 2026 - Zambia is set to lose about $200 million in revenue after cutting fuel taxes to shield households and businesses from rising global oil prices linked to tensions in the…

15 Apr 2026 - South Africa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as its next ambassador to the United States, signalling a calculated move by Pretoria to repair strained diplomatic…

15 Apr 2026 - Amber will acquire a 51pc stake while Taifa retains the balance.

15 Apr 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 – A fresh storm has erupted over Kenya’s fuel supply crisis after Oryx Energies Kenya Ltd revealed that a multi-million shilling emergency fuel deal…

15 Apr 2026 - KTA emphasized that the sharp rise in fuel prices has fundamentally altered the cost environment for transporters, making it necessary for operators to reassess their…

15 Apr 2026 - Without a new programme, Kenya's options are narrowing. Domestic borrowing remains expensive, and international markets are largely closed.

15 Apr 2026 - The BMW-owned company said it will create just 100 of the Project Nightingale cars and will be hand-built at the Rolls-Royce headquarters in Goodwood, West Sussex, with…

15 Apr 2026 - Data from the regulator shows that total petroleum demand rose by 8.38 percent to 3.16 million cubic metres between July and December 2025, up from the corresponding period…