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26 May 2025 - A $1 billion impact development platform, the Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform (LCID) focused on the Lobito Corridor in Africa has officially launched, with a $100 million joint commitment from businessman, Haim Taib and Angola’s Sovereign…

26 May 2025 - Kenya and other developing countries, stand to benefit from the agreement, which guarantees equitable access to vaccines and other medical counter-measures.

26 May 2025 - Fintechs operating in multiple African countries still face fragmented regulatory requirements, each one demanding separate licences, fees, and compliance regimes.

26 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) from June 12–13, 2025, in Nairobi, as the country positions itself at the center of Africa’s emerging digital asset economy. The event,…

26 May 2025 - The turning point for 2025 will depend on whether Parliament and policymakers will carefully consider meaningful proposals that have impact on the economy as a whole.

26 May 2025 - Africa’s smartphone market continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, registering 6% year-on-year growth with 19.4 million units shipped, according to the latest Canalys data. But while the continent as a whole saw its eighth straight…

26 May 2025 - NATO is more than just a military alliance; it provides an important framework for international cooperation, strategic coordination, and collective defense. While unity is its guiding concept, the balance of power within NATO is unequal.

26 May 2025 - How two women built mushroom farming into a source of healing, income and purpose.

26 May 2025 - Parliament argued to reduce Sh10 million fine provided in the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill.

26 May 2025 - Despite what the synopsis might suggest, Chocolate Empire isn’t a Kenyan version of the American show Empire.

26 May 2025 - Human capital is the often-overlooked driving force behind a vibrant coffee culture.

26 May 2025 - LONDON, May 26 (Xinhua) — U.S. applications for British citizenship hit a record high in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the Home Office on Thursday. More than 1,930 U.S. citizens applied for British citizenship in the first…

26 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – The government plans to build 38 technical and vocational colleges (TVCs) in constituencies that are unserved in subsequent financial years. This is part of the state’s goal of setting up at least one TVC in every constituency.…

26 May 2025 - The four-year loan was guaranteed by Jambojet’s parent company, Kenya Airways.

26 May 2025 - Kenya Revenue Authority tables Sh57 billion budget, asks Parliament to amend the law.

26 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – The Government has released 200,000 bags of maize to stabilizes flour prices amid grain scarcity. Under the program, miller associations and individual millers will buy 90-0 kilogram bag at a subsidized rate of Sh4,250 from the…

26 May 2025 - Vivo's parent company disclosed that its subsidiary had sold its bond for Sh13.01 billion.

26 May 2025 - In 2025, Nigerian banks are not just leading in finance, they’re dominating the branding space too. For the fourth year in a row, Access Bank holds on tight to the crown as Nigeria’s most valuable brand,

26 May 2025 - 3 parents began setting aside savings for their children at different times. One started immediately after the child was born, the second started saving when the child joined Grade 3, while the last never saved at all. in the end, one parent had Ksh974,…

26 May 2025 - NAIROBI, May 26 (Xinhua) — In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi’s Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista. The bitterness transforms into something…

26 May 2025 - Maize flour and baking flour prices went up from Ksh139 to Ksh155 and Ksh129 to Ksh143, while cooking oil recorded the biggest price drop from Ksh298 to Ksh295.

26 May 2025 - In this Newsletter, we cover the national exam fees return, the government's plan to sell its stake in Safaricom, and the MP's order to deposit Ksh3 million in an ongoing court case.

26 May 2025 - ‍Have you ever taken what seemed like a simple loan, only to end up in deep debt? When taking a loan, the fine print is everything. A loan may seem like a quick solution when you're in a tight spot, but without fully understanding the terms, it can…

26 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we are covering the flaws in the affordable housing projects, Equity Bank's mass firings, looming changes in the Finance Bill 2025, and 2,000 job vacancies.

26 May 2025 - The recent expiry date on edible products scandal involving Naivas Supermarket, a major Kenyan retailer, sent shockwaves across shopping aisles. While investigations continue, fresh questions are being raised about how safe the products on our local…

26 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we are covering the Naivas Supermarket shutdown order and the twists that followed, senators opposing the lease of sugar mills, and the government's nod to view suppliers' bank accounts.

26 May 2025 - Art was listed as the leading passion investment of the Kenyans who have a network above Ksh128 million.

26 May 2025 - High net worth Kenyan investors are preferring South Africa over any other country, the 2025 Wealth Report, released on Tuesday, May 13, by real estate firm Knight Frank Kenya, has revealed.

26 May 2025 - We break down and compare the average prices of different houses in Nairobi estates, Kajiado, Machakos and Kiambu counties.

26 May 2025 - MMFs have long been a reliable investment option for Kenyans seeking liquidity, capital preservation, and above-average returns compared to traditional savings accounts. But the economic landscape continues to shift — and so do MMF yields. Despite the…

26 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we are covering an audit report that has seen KRA bar 475 members of its staff from processing VAT refunds.

26 May 2025 - Becky, a high-school dropout mother of one who scored a job abroad, flew back to Kenya two years later after earning Ksh1.08 million in total. She had, however, periodically sent back home part of her income in hopes that her mother and brother were…

26 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we’re covering Governor Sakaja’s crackdown on 206,000 Nairobi landlords, the Treasury dropping IMF loans in the latest budget, and a former police commission member who lost Ksh 35 million after filing a case in the wrong court.

26 May 2025 - Despite facing many challenges at the start, including the economic shocks occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, the TV host has grown his business to a Ksh5 million venture within the six years.

26 May 2025 - Buying a new car—whether for personal use or for business—is a significant financial decision. When individuals and companies start holding back on these purchases, it usually reflects decreased disposable income, tighter credit conditions, or lowered…

26 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we’re covering NEMA’s new regulations for manufacturers and importers, Youth switch off phones to evade Ksh9.2 billion govt loans, and lower taxes for select companies.

26 May 2025 - Kenya has once again been hit by ongoing contract cancellations carried out by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a US government initiative.

26 May 2025 - The Ministry of Treasury announced that it had reopened the Pensioner Self-Registration Portal for slightly over a week, ending on May 10, 2025.

26 May 2025 - In the report, it was highlighted that most of the drop was witnessed in the Nairobi suburbs as compared to satellite towns.

26 May 2025 - As more Kenyans seek safer and smarter ways to grow their savings, Money Market Funds (MMFs) are gaining popularity as a low-risk, accessible investment option. As always, prospective investors should carefully assess their investment objectives and…

26 May 2025 - Parents lamented that they were unable to buy stationery and meet school fees as schools reopened on Monday, April 28 — an inconvenient date for many salaried individuals.

26 May 2025 - In this Newsletter, we cover the back-to-school headache for parents, coffee farmers smiling all the way to the bank, Kenya’s upcoming Ksh97 billion loan, and 97 Kenyans scammed Ksh15,000 each.

26 May 2025 - In the end, one Kenyan friend earned Ksh32 million while the other only reaped Ksh2 million despite kicking off their investments with Ksh5,000. Here is the power of compound interest that billionaire Warren Buffett (Ksh20 trillion net worth) swears by.

26 May 2025 - Driving a car with foreign plates in Kenya is permitted, but it’s not as simple as crossing the border. You must comply with Kenya’s customs and traffic laws

26 May 2025 - In this Newsletter, we explain why it is cheaper to construct a house in 2025 compared to 2024’s last quarter.

26 May 2025 - At a time when returns on passive income investment vehicles have been falling, the Mansa X special CIS fund has been piquing investor interest due to its relatively high interest rates.

26 May 2025 - According to the government, over 45,000 Kenyans have become homeowners through the affordable housing programme, 367,000 have registered for Boma Yangu services, and 531,043 savers have contributed over Ksh 2.255 billion. Here is a list of all projects…

26 May 2025 - As an adult decades later - with a decent job, family, and all - I’ve realised just how resourceful the women were. None had any formal employment, and most had husbands unemployed as well. It's hardly hyperbole. Women, indeed, run the world. A Ksh100…

26 May 2025 - President William Ruto (left) speaks to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at a summit in Paris in June 2023.

26 May 2025 - Overall, my yearly transaction fee in 2024 could get me 11 KFC 2-piecer meals or 33 litres of petrol at Ksh174 per litre.