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20 May 2026 - Thynker expands its AI practice across African markets, and the window to move first is closing fast. McKinsey’s landmark study, Leading, Not Lagging: Africa’s Gen AI…

20 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20-The Employment and Labour Relations Court has moved to enforce procedural timelines in a petition challenging the appointment of Kenya Revenue…

20 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, East Africa’s largest artificial intelligence and technology event, kicked off in Nairobi today, bringing…

20 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20– Cable Experts Limited is seeking to take control of East African Cables PLC through the acquisition of a 68.57 percent stake currently held by…

20 May 2026 - Kenya is rapidly cementing its status as the technology hub of Africa, making the commercialisation of artificial intelligence a priority topic.

20 May 2026 - Waste and garbage collection is a viable enterprise that can not only provide livelihoods for thousands of Kenyans but also contribute to Kenya's economic development.

20 May 2026 - There's one case I'll never forget, a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) client who owed a significant amount, but every step felt like a chess match.

20 May 2026 - Think of dominating that market segment over your peers who may not have good business acumen, as they're doing it more as a side hustle to supplement their income.

20 May 2026 - Macron announced 23 billion euros, equivalent to Sh3.5 trillion, in commitments at the Africa Forward Summit.

20 May 2026 - A total of 238 young entrepreneurs in Kisumu graduated last Thursday under the Power Up programme.

20 May 2026 - A raft of taxes applied on petroleum products will be the focal point for State negotiators.

20 May 2026 - The more realistic option is to cut spending. Reduce unnecessary recurrent government expenditure by Sh50 billion this year to cover the revenue loss from halving VAT on oil…

20 May 2026 - Investment banks cover a wider mandate, including advising on offers of securities to the public, corporate financial restructuring, takeovers, mergers, privatization and…

20 May 2026 - Spearhead Africa Asset Management (SAAM) has listed the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). SAIF is the first…

20 May 2026 - Former Boeing engineer Charles Thuo founded Apexloads to tackle Africa's costly logistics inefficiencies through digital freight verification and financing systems.

20 May 2026 - Nurses and midwives form the backbone of healthcare delivery. According to WHO, they make up nearly half of the global health workforce.

20 May 2026 - From an investor’s perspective, the narrative continues with the founder's dilemma. The choice between absolute control and funded growth. Too many founders choose control,…

19 May 2026 - Widespread opposition to tough taxation measures has shifted the responsibility for mobilising higher domestic revenues from the National Treasury and the National Assembly…

19 May 2026 - The court said compelling the company to deposit the amount as sought by the publisher would effectively shut it down before any dissolution process begins.

19 May 2026 - The court ruled that the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities had entered into a valid consultancy contract with the firm but failed to honour payments.

19 May 2026 - Mr Adan previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Industrialisation and Enterprise Development before later heading the East African Community and Regional Development…

19 May 2026 - The William Ruto government released part of the loan documents related to the railway in November 2022, when it was less than a month in office.

19 May 2026 - Sidian Group, a recently upgraded Mid-Tier Lender which has been riding on its rapidly expanding deposits, has seen its Net Earnings for Q1 2026 rise 9.0% to KSh 607.03…

19 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19-As Kenya marks International Tea Day this week, conversations around the tea industry will likely focus on export earnings, global demand and climate…

19 May 2026 - Oil marketers must pay fuel taxes upfront before evacuating their product from the KPC system, laying bare the tribulations that have forced many to seek bank loans and…

19 May 2026 - Digital platforms are opening new income streams, while gaps in monetization and policy continue to shape who truly benefits. From sharing their passions online to building…

19 May 2026 - The initial recovery of real wages in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail and repair of motor vehicles, information and communication did…

19 May 2026 - Epra started adjusting fuel prices upward from mid-April after increased shipping and importation costs linked to the Gulf conflict filtered into Kenya’s petroleum supply…

19 May 2026 - Kenya has stepped up talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the country faces growing pressure from rising fuel prices, a weakening global economy and fresh…

19 May 2026 - Family-owned businesses have received support from Stanbic Bank Kenya, which is offering an advisory-led proposition focused on governance, succession planning, working…

19 May 2026 - Under the new model, transfers of up to Sh1,000 will be free, while any amount above that up to Sh999,999 will attract a flat Sh20 fee regardless of value.

19 May 2026 - Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, recently highlighted an issue that affects Africa’s Western and Central regions.

19 May 2026 - Alternatively, the court ruled that CBK should undertake to pay the depositors if they won the case.

19 May 2026 - A multibillion-dollar green hydrogen project in South Africa is moving closer to reality, positioning the country at the centre of a rapidly intensifying global race to…

19 May 2026 - Psychologists have praised this approach as ingenious, agreeing that intentional design can increase family interaction.

19 May 2026 - Retirement is considered in isolation. Insurance is taken out as a precaution. Estate planning is either deferred or treated as an afterthought.

19 May 2026 - France's finance minister acknowledged talks among leading global economies were "sometimes difficult", even as the group agreed a statement committing to combatting growing…

19 May 2026 - By James Maitai NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Much of the conversations around the future of technology is shaped by what we can see the apps we use, the platforms we engage with…

19 May 2026 - In March 2026, the National Treasury published a draft implementing regulations for public consultation, filling in the operational detail that the Act had left to secondary…

19 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Spearhead Africa Asset Management has listed Kenya’s first infrastructure fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, marking a major step in expanding…

19 May 2026 - KRA noted that many businesses and individuals were struggling to claim expenses that were eTIMS non-compliant, as most informal businesses do not issue receipts. This…

19 May 2026 - Niger’s military-led government has signed a fresh series of oil agreements with Chinese energy firms, marking a major step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) broader…

19 May 2026 - At a time when businesses are struggling with expensive credit, startups are fighting for survival and youth unemployment remains one of the biggest economic threats, this…

19 May 2026 - Investors in the fund stand to earn a quarterly interest payout from investments like renewable energy, agribusiness and logistics.

19 May 2026 - Towards the end of 2023, a chilling story rippled through South Africa. Two young boys died in Soweto, a township in Johannesburg, after eating biscuits from a spaza shop in…

19 May 2026 - Kenya’s relatively low level of fixed capital formation suggests that while consumption remains resilient, investment in future productive capacity is not expanding at the…

19 May 2026 - Unaitas plans a Sh521m twin-tower complex in Runda to host its HQ and retail space as it pivots to asset-backed growth.

19 May 2026 - A continent cannot rise globally while rejecting discipline, professionalism, emotional maturity and accountability in public spaces.

19 May 2026 - Buyers beware! The County Government of Kiambu should carefully consider whether to approve or suspend any development proposals presented against such contested land.

19 May 2026 - AfCFTA agreement carries enormous potential for African economies, however, a lot remains to be done to translate it into tangible outcomes for businesses and citizens.