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29 Jul 2026 - Democracy in Kenya cannot thrive where elections are determined by the highest bidder instead of the will of the people.

29 Jul 2026 - Countries with strong creative ecosystems have demonstrated that investment in talent and copyright protection can produce significant economic returns while enhancing…

29 Jul 2026 - School unrest and arson are a common, one could even say chronic, challenge in Kenya’s education system.

29 Jul 2026 - Despite millers paying premium prices, local production has remained far below national demand.

29 Jul 2026 - Beyond geographic expansion, the reinsurer told shareholders that it is expanding into life and retakaful segments while growing its cedant base, which has risen to 970 in…

29 Jul 2026 - Local banks have had to choose either CBR or Kesonia, or both rates, as the benchmark for pricing loans to customers.

29 Jul 2026 - Supermarkets don't place these items at the checkout simply because there is space. They do it because they understand something about human psychology and how the shopper's…

29 Jul 2026 - To stop losing money when foreign trade partners reject Nigerian food exports, the federal government has formed a new oversight committee for the Nigerian Agricultural…

29 Jul 2026 - Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East at the end of February, global investors have largely shifted capital from emerging and frontier markets into safe-haven…

29 Jul 2026 - Executives reckon that AI adoption can only succeed with a workforce that understands the opportunities and risks associated with the technology.

29 Jul 2026 - The shift suggests lenders view construction as offering stronger returns and lower risks than logistics businesses, as economic activity gradually improves across both…

29 Jul 2026 - The department had set a revenue target of Sh980.79 billion, meaning collections surpassed the goal by approximately Sh8 billion.

29 Jul 2026 - As USAID cuts and shrinking Western donor funding reduce global aid, Kenyan civil society organisations are turning to locally driven funding models championed by Adeso.

29 Jul 2026 - The government has intensified its grassroots security operations in Mombasa, directing National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) to step up the fight against drug…

29 Jul 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – A lobby group is seeking to halt the government’s proposed US-backed mining deal for the Sh9.7 trillion ($62.4 billion) Mrima Hill rare earth…

29 Jul 2026 - Women engineers have been challenged to actively pursue leadership and political positions to ensure their expertise shapes national development and public policy.

29 Jul 2026 - Former World Bank President David Malpass warned that Nigeria's strategy of pledging national assets to secure loans could backfire. He warned that this approach makes it…

29 Jul 2026 - The national carrier expects its fleet to reach 100 aircraft by 2035, alongside an increase in annual passenger numbers to 9 million by 2030, up from the current 5.2 million.

29 Jul 2026 - Retailers across Nairobi and beyond report surging demand, fuelled by the rise of TikTok, Instagram and e-commerce platforms that reward polished visuals.

29 Jul 2026 - Some Kenyans find that the curtains available in the diaspora are expensive and offer limited variety.

29 Jul 2026 - Kenya’s sugar industry is showing signs of recovery following a series of reforms introduced by the government, with stakeholders reporting improved governance, increased…

29 Jul 2026 - The ongoing parliamentary investigation into a controversial shipment of imported raw sugar took a new turn after the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) defended its role in…

29 Jul 2026 - Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi’s mining operations after the government found the company…

29 Jul 2026 - The stars seem to be aligning for Tanzania, as the East African country aims to become the region’s next $100 billion economy. Emerging as a vital link between landlocked…

29 Jul 2026 - Cooperatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the fund has so far reached 28 million borrowers through its Personal Loan, Bridge Loan and…

29 Jul 2026 - It had been closed for nearly six months for rehabilitation works.

29 Jul 2026 - The firm's core business of selling cigarettes has come under pressure as the health effects of smoking have become increasingly apparent.

29 Jul 2026 - For many women, wealth is valued not simply for what it represents, but for what it enables— supporting family, uplifting the community, and creating opportunities for the…

29 Jul 2026 - For decades, Africa’s financial conversation has centered on attracting foreign capital. Yet the continent’s next financial revolution will not be driven by overseas…

29 Jul 2026 - The lender said that while the East African nation grew by an estimated 5 percent in 2025, the anticipated slowdown this year stems from heightened global uncertainty and…

29 Jul 2026 - The E2 was designed specifically for Kenya's ride-hailing and delivery sectors by combining a fixed battery with four swappable battery packs, allowing it to travel up to…

29 Jul 2026 - Second only to citizens of the United States, Nigerians constitute the largest group of tourists in Ghana, one of West Africa’s most visited countries.

29 Jul 2026 - The church was to pay the land owner Sh50,000 once construction was completed, but it did not do so.

29 Jul 2026 - The policy can be purchased directly by workers, their employers or organised worker groups -- a model expected to widen access.

29 Jul 2026 - The world’s largest platinum producer, located in South Africa, Valterra Platinum, recently reported a surge in revenue for the first half of the year.

29 Jul 2026 - The outstanding compliance issues include the absence of a clear mineral beneficiation and value addition strategy, unresolved royalty reconciliation and payment obligations…

29 Jul 2026 - When British explorer Hugh Clapperton reached Lake Chad in 1823, he encountered one of Africa’s largest inland lakes, but two centuries later, it has lost about 90% of its…

29 Jul 2026 - South Africa and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their land forces following high-level military talks in Moscow.

29 Jul 2026 - This is expected to discourage their use as interest-earning assets, which would risk a bank run.

29 Jul 2026 - De La Rue EPZ Kenya Limited, a cash minting business that is majority owned by Switzerland-based Thomas De Rue AG, has picked on Michael Joseph, former top executive and…

29 Jul 2026 - This story was first published on Forbes.com Topline UEFA, the governing body for soccer in Europe, is considering boycotting future FIFA events, including the World Cup,…

29 Jul 2026 - The government has announced that the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County is nearing completion, with construction now 99 per cent complete, in a major milestone…

29 Jul 2026 - The United States is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals by backing a major rare earth project in Madagascar, highlighting Africa's…

29 Jul 2026 - Hot weather does not eliminate the engine's need for a controlled operating temperature.

29 Jul 2026 - An artificial intelligence-powered platform aims to tackle Africa's fragmented advertising market by bringing campaign management across multiple channels into one system.

29 Jul 2026 - Under the deal, the current benchmark of Sh2.5 million will remain in force until August 20, after which a revised benchmark of Sh3.2 million will take effect from August 21.

29 Jul 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – Nairobi will next month host more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries for the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026.…

29 Jul 2026 - Niger has secured more than 60.6 billion CFA francs (about $105 million) in fresh financing from a regional development bank, highlighting how members of the Alliance of…

29 Jul 2026 - Welcome to the Money News Roundup. In today's edition, we break down the proposed changes to university funding and the Controller of Budget's warning that 71% of government…

29 Jul 2026 - Ghana has approved a 5 billion cedi ($430 million) allocation to finance gold purchases as the country deepens its strategy of building bullion reserves to strengthen its…