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5 May 2026 - Express Kenya has sold three acres for Sh300 million to cut debt and boost cash as rising losses and borrowing strain its balance sheet.

5 May 2026 - Trafigura is among three companies competing for a 36.36% stake in the Natref refinery, owned by Sasol, according to sources familiar with the matter.

5 May 2026 - Nigerian lawmakers have called for firm diplomatic and economic measures against South Africa following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence that has reportedly claimed the…

5 May 2026 - Six years since the launch of South Africa’s economic policy reform plan, how is it unfolding? In 2020, South Africa introduced Operation Vulindlela, a joint initiative of…

5 May 2026 - Cash-strapped SIC plans to sell land to repay investors as a forensic audit exposes fraud and deep liquidity woes.

5 May 2026 - Cash-strapped SIC plans to sell land to repay investors as a forensic audit exposes fraud and deep liquidity woes.

5 May 2026 - The court restrained the EACC and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions from arresting, charging or prosecuting Mr Wachira pending further directions.

5 May 2026 - Corporate tax residency is under growing scrutiny in Kenya, with KRA and courts focusing on where real management and control takes place.

5 May 2026 - Organisational sustainability depends on talent, data, governance and stakeholder engagement working together to drive long-term transformation and performance.

5 May 2026 - Kemet, a New York-based crypto infrastructure startup founded by an Egyptian entrepreneur, has partnered with Coinbase to expand institutional access to crypto derivatives,…

5 May 2026 - ATM usage in Kenya has fallen to record lows as mobile money and digital payments accelerate the country’s shift toward a fully cashless banking system.

5 May 2026 - Kenya’s growing domestic borrowing is set to push interest payments close to Sh1 trillion, boosting investor returns while increasing fiscal pressure.

5 May 2026 - Saudi-based ADES International Holding has secured a $92.7 million offshore drilling contract in Nigeria with Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, marking a further…

5 May 2026 - Kenyan households and businesses are rapidly adopting faster internet speeds, driven by rising demand for streaming, remote work, and digital services.

5 May 2026 - Westlands exposes Nairobi’s planning failure, where rapid high-rise growth is outpacing outdated zoning and overstretched infrastructure.

5 May 2026 - A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise vessel off the coast of Cape Verde has highlighted a growing vulnerability in Africa’s economic landscape: the intersection of…

5 May 2026 - The company attributed the growth to strong sales in its consumer segment, particularly two-wheelers in Kenya, alongside improved performance in its Tanzania operations.

5 May 2026 - The couple opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969 after a frustrating shopping experience when Don could not find a pair of jeans that fit. Doris reportedly came…

5 May 2026 - Topline About 150 people are still onboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, after three people died from what appears to be hantavirus—a rare type of zoonotic virus…

5 May 2026 - The United Kingdom has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting 35 individuals and entities accused of supporting Russia’s drone manufacturing industry and operating…

5 May 2026 - President William Ruto of Kenya has issued a formal response following assertions from the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, regarding a lack of consultation…

5 May 2026 - Menopause brings physical and emotional changes for women, often starting in their 40s, including hot flushes, mood shifts, and weight gain.

5 May 2026 - Corporate compliance is moving beyond financial controls, with cybersecurity and data protection now central to regulatory risk in the digital economy.

5 May 2026 - Africa creates about three million formal jobs annually, against up to 12 million young people entering the labour market each year, widening unemployment and distrust in…

5 May 2026 - The last few weeks have seen a surge in anti-immigrant sentiments across South Africa, with several nationals calling for the removal of African migrants in the country.

5 May 2026 - Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of environmental journalists and scientists convened on the University of Illinois Chicago, United States. It was an…

5 May 2026 - Centum Re has partnered with KCB Bank to offer 8.9 percent fixed-rate mortgages aimed at making home ownership more affordable and predictable for buyers.

5 May 2026 - Del Monte Kenya published its 60-Year Impact Report, detailing over KES 100 billion (US$800 million) in contribution to Kenya’s GDP … ContinuedThe post Del Monte Kenya’s 60-…

5 May 2026 - Insolvency occurs when a company is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due or when its liabilities exceed its assets.

5 May 2026 - A military aviation contract signed in 2020 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Material Aviation Technologie Navigation (MATN) has escalated into a $54.5…

5 May 2026 - Since becoming public knowledge, plans to set up an oil refinery in the East African region have been met with applause.

5 May 2026 - The battle for Kenya’s banking customers is no longer being fought at the branch counter, but on the smartphone screen. … ContinuedThe post Customers Prioritize Reliability…

5 May 2026 - The NSE has revived its Sh234 million trading system upgrade to modernise its market infrastructure after crossing Sh1 billion in revenue.

5 May 2026 - South Africa’s gold industry is drawing renewed investor interest as a wave of smaller, lower-cost projects and modular technologies begins to reshape a sector that has lost…

5 May 2026 - Delays in cargo clearance at the port disrupt supply, leaving motorists scrambling for petrol and diesel.

5 May 2026 - Old Mutual General Insurance paid about Sh200 million in flood claims as rising climate risks and recent rains strain insurers in Kenya.

5 May 2026 - The US has flagged Kenya as a key hub for counterfeit goods, citing weak enforcement that fuels the spread of fake products.

5 May 2026 - Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced authorities to evacuate…

5 May 2026 - The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York yesterday under the theme Fashion Is Art, confirmed a decisive shift: African talent is no longer merely…

5 May 2026 - Isuzu East Africa has tightened its grip on Kenya’s new vehicle market after selling 2,036 units in the first three months of 2026, maintaining a wide lead over its rivals.…

5 May 2026 - The lobby is asking the National Assembly of Kenya to direct the State to table the full report and make it public within 30 days.

5 May 2026 - Heidelberg Materials is in early talks with banks to appoint financial advisers as it weighs a potential bid for South Africa’s leading cement producer, PPC Ltd, according to…

5 May 2026 - The forthcoming France–Africa Summit, slated for 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, is shaping up to be a significant moment in the redefinition of relations between Paris and…

5 May 2026 - Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy is once again under legal scrutiny as he appears before an appeals court in Paris over long-running allegations that his 2007…

5 May 2026 - Nairobi County will pay Sh1.55 billion to Kenya Power, softening a bitter debt dispute marked by power cuts and a wayleave row.

5 May 2026 - State House’s budget has been slashed by Sh3.9 billion, curbing travel and vehicle spending amid scrutiny over rising presidential costs.

5 May 2026 - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has opened the door for public input on a fresh set of rules that could change how telecom cables are installed and maintained…

5 May 2026 - Spanish authorities have intercepted one of the largest cocaine shipments ever recorded in the Atlantic, seizing up to 40 tonnes of the drug from a cargo vessel off the coast…

5 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market extended its strong rally on Monday, May 4, but a sharp drop in trading activity suggests investors are beginning to tread more carefully after weeks…

5 May 2026 - Maersk said the vessel, named Alliance Fairfax, passed through the strait on Monday.