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11 May 2026 - By investing in local processing industries, Africa could maximise its share of the mineral value chain and significantly increase its gross doemstic product, eventually…

11 May 2026 - The support from the parent firm comes against higher capital requirements starting with Sh3 billion by December 2025, up from the previous Sh1 billion.

11 May 2026 - Past trends, including court decisions, have often awarded damages to aggrieved borrowers but have been hesitant to reverse completed property sales.

11 May 2026 - At one time in South Africa, not too long ago, rolling blackouts were the norm–a reality that kept investors at a distance. But they could hardly be blamed. When a state’s…

11 May 2026 - Aliko Dangote is signaling that he will only proceed with plans for a major oil refinery in East Africa if governments in the region introduce strong anti-dumping…

11 May 2026 - The increased funding follows repeated stockouts that have left millions of children vulnerable to diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough, which can resurge…

11 May 2026 - The Sh310 billion Lamu Port was operationalised on May 20, 2021 with only 12 vessels recorded within that particular year.

11 May 2026 - Flame Tree Group Holdings, a listed leading African manufacturer and distributor of plastics, packaging material, fast moving consumer products and household items, lowered…

11 May 2026 - The proposal to cut payroll taxes for low-income earners had been mulled before the start of a new Middle East war at the end of February 2026.

11 May 2026 - Hotels with presidential suites are charging anywhere between $5,000 (Sh640,000) and $10,000 (Sh1.3 million) a night.

11 May 2026 - Apartments in high-end areas such as Lavington, Riverside and Karen reflected a similar pattern with a typical three-bedroom flat selling at Sh18.9 million down from Sh20…

11 May 2026 - The Employment Act, 2007, prohibits employers from deducting more than two-thirds of the basic pay of an employee to safeguard their rightful gains from employment.

11 May 2026 - Kenyan banks have been holding lots of cash in their vaults with workers and businesses preferring passive income over investing in enterprises.

11 May 2026 - Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of…

11 May 2026 - Kenya’s expanding domestic fertiliser market shows what this means in practice: Treating agriculture for what it is already becoming in much of Africa, an innovation-driven…

11 May 2026 - While wills and trusts deal with what happens after death, a power of attorney addresses what happens during one’s lifetime.

11 May 2026 - The contribution supports Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, restoring approximately 5.1 million hectares of degraded landscapes, and increasing…

11 May 2026 - During its opening weekend (May 8–10, 2026), the film earned $40 million at the US and Canada box office and an additional $23 million in international markets, bringing its…

11 May 2026 - The agreement was signed during the Africa Forward Summit in the presence of President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron and seeks to support development of…

11 May 2026 - The deal, signed in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit and witnessed by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, will see Palais des Thés purchase Kenyan…

11 May 2026 - While the AfCFTA is a crucial step toward intra-African economic integration, it should not be viewed as the sole solution to the complex challenges Africa faces.

11 May 2026 - Framing healthcare as a moral battle between ethics and profit risks oversimplifying a complex system.

11 May 2026 - Aliko Dangote is targeting a $50 billion valuation for his flagship refinery business ahead of a planned stock market listing in Nigeria later this year, according to people…

11 May 2026 - For some of the area’s earliest settlers, the transformation from a muddy farmland to a development hotspot has been almost unbelievable.

11 May 2026 - AI holds immense potential to transform key sectors across the continent but without clear policy frameworks, this potential is theoretical.

11 May 2026 - The visit, from 13-15 May, will be the first to China by a US president in nearly a decade - and comes at a pivotal moment for ties between the world's two largest economies.

11 May 2026 - If Kenya gets it right, we will not only produce medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and diagnostics, but also create jobs, build skills, and strengthen economic…

11 May 2026 - Single borrower limit regulations in Ethiopia created a challenge in the subsidiary’s ability to get local currency funding.

11 May 2026 - The proposal, announced earlier by President William Ruto, sought to exempt workers earning up to Sh30,000 from PAYE tax and lower the tax rate for those earning between…

11 May 2026 - Kenya Vision 2030 identifies energy as the key enabler of our national transformation. However, our current renewable mix, while impressive, cannot alone meet the projected…

11 May 2026 - Wildlife remains the backbone of Kenya’s tourism appeal, with nearly 80 percent of international visitors drawn to conservation-driven destinations such as Maasai Mara,…

11 May 2026 - Fertilizer security is a global issue. And when it comes to potash–water-soluble potassium compounds used to increase agricultural yield and combat crop disease–a small…

11 May 2026 - The lender is awaiting fresh State injection by the end of June and has also been cleared to dispose of some assets.

11 May 2026 - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has turned into a “payday” for Aliko Dangote, as global energy disruptions push up refining margins and increase demand for alternative…

11 May 2026 - This will offer a boost to Kenya Re’s insurance revenue.

11 May 2026 - While some families have reduced expenditure to cope with rising prices, others have turned to side hustles to survive in an economy increasingly weighed down by…

11 May 2026 - Mitsumi Distribution is set to headline GITEX Kenya 2026, bringing a broad portfolio of global technology brands to Nairobi at a time when East Africa is emerging as one of…

11 May 2026 - Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris, alongside his fellow co-owner of the English football club, Aston Villa, Wes Edens, is reportedly in the midst of new negotiations to…

11 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market climbed to a fresh record in the first week of May, extending one of the world’s strongest equity rallies this year as investors increased bets on…

11 May 2026 - The proposals include a 25 percent excise duty on mobile phones, new taxes on digital financial services, and removal of a withholding tax exemption for Kenya Airways on…

11 May 2026 - KCB Bank customers will pay a reduced flat fee of Ksh20 to send money through Pesalink for any amount between Ksh1,000 and Ksh999,999.

11 May 2026 - Nigeria’s debt burden remains dangerously high despite signs of stability in some headline indicators, according to a new report by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG…

11 May 2026 - Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is leaning towards Kenya for a proposed $15 billion-$17 billion refinery project after technical assessments ranked the country…

11 May 2026 - The world’s largest consumer of imported goods, the United States, in the first quarter of 2026, spent $578.78 million on Nigerian crude oil imports.

11 May 2026 -  The East African Development Bank (EADB) has announced the establishment of a USD 13 million fund dedicated to supporting youth and women-led enterprises across the…

11 May 2026 - West Africa’s role in global diplomatic engagement has come under renewed scrutiny as political realignments in the Sahel continue to reshape relations between several…

11 May 2026 - The East African country of Kenya, which is hosting the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, alongside an estimated 30 African leaders at the 2026 Africa Forward Summit,…

11 May 2026 - Kenya’s inflation climbed to 5.6 percent in April 2026 from 4.4 percent in March, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, driven largely by rising…

11 May 2026 - MAY 11 – Beijing has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will travel to China this week to meet Xi Jinping. The visit, from the 13 – 15 May, will be the first to China…

11 May 2026 - A group of minority investors controlling 13.59 percent of the company’s issued share capital has requisitioned a general meeting to seek board changes, arguing that…