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12 May 2026 - South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has ruled out stepping down after the Constitutional Court of South Africa reopened investigations into a contentious theft…

12 May 2026 - The proposal, however, would still require congressional approval before it could take effect. Congress has never agreed to suspend the federal fuel tax despite similar…

12 May 2026 - The expanded cancer benefits package now includes oncology consultations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and advanced diagnostic services such as CT scans, MRI and PET scans.

12 May 2026 - Among those set to join the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other…

12 May 2026 - In a report titled The Kenyan Economy Through a Hayekian Lens, analysts argue that the government-backed housing project is straining investment in sectors such as…

12 May 2026 - In a statement, the union indicated that the agreement aligns with inflation trends and the cost of living and pointed out that failure to implement it will result in a…

12 May 2026 - During the night of 2 to 3 May, MP Naivo Raholdina was notified of his arrest. Controversial, this arrest is fuelling both domestic and international debate surrounding the…

12 May 2026 - Africa’s largest AI and tech gathering set to unite global leaders, startups, and policymakers in a defining moment for Kenya’s digital future. 

12 May 2026 - The historic Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi, long regarded as one of Kenya’s most significant democracy landmarks, has undergone a major transformation under the Nairobi…

12 May 2026 - David Malpass, who also served as Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs under US President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019, was speaking to the World Service's…

12 May 2026 - The proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 seeks to amend the Income Tax Act to classify interchange fees and merchant service fees from card transactions as management or…

12 May 2026 - Safaricom's record Sh99.7 billion profit was driven largely by Kenya's informal "kiosk economy", with millions of small traders using M-Pesa till numbers and digital lending…

12 May 2026 - National Treasury says it has been forced to halt payslip relief after it cut VAT on petroleum products from 13pc to 8pc.

12 May 2026 - The early stages were defined by trial and error since leather, unlike other fabric, does not forgive mistakes.

12 May 2026 - As Kenya enters a new budget cycle, pressure is mounting on the government to prioritise disciplined spending and faster cash circulation to ease economic strain on…

12 May 2026 - Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi sents mixed signals on the expected reforms to PAYE structure that could favour the low-income earners, and defends the tax proposals in the…

11 May 2026 - Kenya’s Investors are going to be busy watching activity across Capital Markets, Banking and Energy Sectors this week. This Tuesday 12th May, the Kenya Mortgage Refinance…

11 May 2026 - The KRA will seek to nail cheats exploiting the anonymity offered by crypto exchanges to evade the taxman’s net.

11 May 2026 - In a note on Monday, JP Morgan said its analysis "now suggests that oil prices should remain in the low $100s for most of the rest of this year, averaging $97 for 2026 as a…

11 May 2026 - CrossBoundary Energy, a Kenyan Startup led the month of April with a $40 million renewable energy round. In total, Africa Startups pulled in US$ 145.85Mn with those startups…

11 May 2026 - The project is expected to gradually replace roundabouts with synchronised traffic signals and intelligent monitoring systems along major roads in the capital.

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…