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6 May 2026 - Banks operating in Burundi face multiple challenges including exchange rate depreciation and heavy reliance on a small group of firms to take loans and provide deposits.

6 May 2026 - Fuel price shocks are exposing supply chain volatility in Kenya, forcing logistics firms to rethink and build more resilient operations.

6 May 2026 - Millicent Awino, a follower of the controversial preacher Prophet Dr David Owuor, has launched a legal challenge against the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI),…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s central economic challenge is not simply low wages. It is the limited capacity of the economy to absorb labour at scale.

6 May 2026 - KRA dismisses allegations against its commissioner as misinformation, defending its integrity systems amid ongoing tax reforms and digitalisation efforts.

6 May 2026 - Traditional systems often fail to capture how they earn and manage money. AI, through the use of alternative credit scoring methods such mobile transaction histories, can…

6 May 2026 - As celestial prowess becomes a source for geopolitical strength, Africa’s capacity in the projected trillion-dollar space sector will influence its global sway. With as much…

6 May 2026 - Abdulsamad Rabiu, typically occupying the position of Nigeria's second-richest man in the last year, has risen to become Africa's second-richest individual.

6 May 2026 - Africa’s telecom operators are accelerating investments in solar-powered infrastructure as rising diesel prices, unstable electricity grids and escalating energy costs make…

6 May 2026 - The Allianz Arena will transform into a sea of red on Wednesday night as FC Bayern Munich seeks to overturn a one-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain and advance to the…

6 May 2026 - Dangote Refinery has raised its ex-depot petrol price to ₦1,350 per litre (about $0.90), up from ₦1,275 ($0.85), marking another adjustment in Nigeria’s downstream fuel…

6 May 2026 - The court dismissed the senator’s attempt to reopen the case and stop auctioneers from attaching his property over a former employee’s unfair dismissal claim.

6 May 2026 - Rising inequality and regional disparities are raising doubts about Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its “Singapore of Africa” ambitions.

6 May 2026 - As the world of work continues to shift rapidly, one thing is becoming increasingly clear across the African market: talent is no longer just a resource—it is the defining…

6 May 2026 - Burkina Faso has suspended the French TV channel TV5 Monde over the dissemination of false information and what the country described as embellishing terrorism.

6 May 2026 - Analysts say that the U.S. actions are unlikely to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, offer little relief to the global energy crisis, and risk further escalating tensions.

6 May 2026 - Submissions to the National Assembly’s Energy Committee indicate that the Kenya–Tanzania and Isinya–Namanga transmission line accounts for the largest share of compensation…

6 May 2026 - Choosing the right planter goes beyond looks, with size, drainage, and material playing a crucial role in keeping plants healthy and thriving.

6 May 2026 - M-Kopa is scaling smartphone assembly and refurbishment in Nairobi as policy shifts drive a new wave of local manufacturing.

6 May 2026 - The most significant threat to poultry in Kenya remains disease. Outbreaks of Newcastle Disease and the constant threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting nearby…

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s plans to host a $1 billion data centre backed by Microsoft and UAE-based G42 have stalled, after President William Ruto said the country lacks sufficient power…

6 May 2026 - A critique of Kenya’s doctoral education questions whether it truly advances learning or simply adds unnecessary complexity to academic certification.

6 May 2026 - Brent crude futures, the global benchmark oil price, fell to below $100 (£73) a barrel after the reports. The price was over $108 earlier in the day.

6 May 2026 - Data from Stanbic Bank Kenya shows the Purchasing Managers’ Index stood at 49.4 in April, signalling a contraction in business conditions for the second consecutive month.…

6 May 2026 - Despite strong performances and visuals, Shuga Mashariki Season 2 disappoints with weak, message-heavy writing.

6 May 2026 - Under the agreement, Vodafone will buy out Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's 49-per cent stake in the company through a share cancellation.

6 May 2026 - During the year so far, the Eurasian nation of Turkey has actively been deepening its engagement with various African states, either by reinvigorating existing bilateral…

6 May 2026 - Importers will be required to pay for the tax before their consignment is released at the port or any border entry.

6 May 2026 - In retail, lasting success isn’t built by slogans or billboards—but by motivated frontline staff who turn everyday service into a competitive edge.

6 May 2026 - The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has prolonged the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed and other senior officials, as an international…

6 May 2026 - Kenya is pushing ahead with nuclear energy to secure reliable, affordable power and fuel its long-term economic transformation.

6 May 2026 - Aliko Dangote has revealed plans for a 20,000MW power project, signalling a major expansion of his industrial footprint beyond oil refining, cement, and fertiliser.

6 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market slipped on Tuesday, breaking a strong upward run, even as trading activity surged sharply across the board.

6 May 2026 - As the Kenyan economy faces aggressive inflationary pressures and surging cost of living coupled with fluctuating interest rates and other economic uncertainties,…

6 May 2026 - A US-based artificial intelligence startup has blocked access to its platform in Nigeria after detecting what it described as an exceptionally high level of fraudulent…

6 May 2026 - The biotech company plans to stop operating at three manufacturing sites in Germany by the end of 2027

6 May 2026 - Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said it is often more expensive to ship goods from Lagos to Accra than from Spain to Nigeria.

6 May 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering taking an equity stake in a $270 million cross-border electricity project linking it to Zambia, as mounting power…

6 May 2026 - Supporters say easier KRA access to bank data could close tax loopholes and raise revenue, but safeguards would be critical.

6 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Across Africa, small businesses and individuals are not short of ambition. They are not short of customers either. What they are short of is access to…

6 May 2026 - It accused Apple of false advertising around its AI features on the iPhone, which the company called Apple Intelligence, including an enhancement of its Siri voice assistant.

6 May 2026 - The National Assembly of Kenya Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations approved his nomination after he met all legal and integrity requirements.

6 May 2026 - Warren Buffett’s charitable foundation has committed Sh3.8 billion ($29.2 million) to Kenya’s health sector for a second consecutive year, according to National Treasury…

6 May 2026 - UAE-based offshore support vessel operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has secured two contracts that mark its first entry into African and Latin American markets, while also…

6 May 2026 - These homes are portable, solar-ready, and can be fully installed in as little as five to ten weeks.

6 May 2026 - The newly released 2026-27 recurrent expenditure estimates show the Ruto administration has prioritised sectors likely to win him votes.

6 May 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has attributed recent fuel supply disruptions in parts of the country to a temporary technical and administrative hitch, assuring Kenyans…

6 May 2026 - A Chinese contractor has secured a Ksh7.5 billion deal to realign the accident-prone Nithi Bridge. China Wu Yi Company Limited has been awarded the contract by the Kenya…

6 May 2026 - Under Jim Ovia’s leadership, Zenith Bank grew into West Africa’s largest financial services provider by market capitalization and assets at one point. Jim Ovia, founder and…

6 May 2026 - A Nissan spokesperson said the changes were being made under its RE:Nissan recovery plan and were designed to create a "leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to…