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- 5 Feb 2026 - Along the streets or pavements are trees and plants of various species. In some places, trees are surrounded by concrete seating spaces.
- 5 Feb 2026 - The government plans to sell six million shares to Vodacom at Sh34 per share.
- 5 Feb 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will export copper to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates through a U.S.-backed partnership with Mercuria Energy Group Ltd., as…
- 5 Feb 2026 - Africa’s largest trade finance institution, Afreximbank, has announced an initial $8 billion financing package for its newest member, South Africa, supporting projects across…
- 5 Feb 2026 - Economic reforms and stronger growth have lifted African sovereign credit ratings to their highest level in more than five years.
- 5 Feb 2026 - Nigeria's state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), recently revealed its plans to partner with a Chinese company to rehabilitate its…
- 5 Feb 2026 - The United States on Tuesday criticised South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s top diplomat last week, with a State Department spokesperson saying the move reflected a…
- 5 Feb 2026 - Kenya Ports Authority says cargo volumes through the Mombasa port hit a high record 45.45 million metric tonnes in 2025, up from 40.99 million tonnes processed at the…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Absa Group will seek to close the deal through its Kenyan subsidiary, where it has a 68.5 percent stake.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Earnings of up to Sh10,000 a month are subject to 10 percent income tax, while the next Sh8,333 per month, or Sh100,000 annually, is subject to 25 percent Paye.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The Nairobi Railway City Project was conceived in 2020 when the President Uhuru Kenyatta and then UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in…
- 4 Feb 2026 - The United States is recalibrating its approach to the Sahel as it seeks to reassert influence in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, three military-led states that have…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Under Samburu’s dark, silent skies, a growing wave of tourists is trading game drives for star beds and unforgettable nights of stargazing.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Through the sessional paper, the government seeks to generate approximately Sh204.3 billion ($1.57 billion) in gross proceeds by selling a 15 percent stake in Safaricom at a…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Inlate January, Apple quietly rolled out an iPhone update that gave some users a privacy boost. One new feature stops cell carriers from collecting certain kinds of location…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Employment rose for the 12th consecutive month, the longest uninterrupted period of job creation since 2019.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.
- 4 Feb 2026 - South Africa only has five, which are AI-capable, while Nigeria has one.
- 4 Feb 2026 - A leading South African paper and plastics manufacturer, MPact, has confirmed it will move ahead with retrenchments as it considers shutting down its paper mill in Springs,…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Peak demand for electricity jumped by 290.06 megawatts to 2,439.06 megawatts as of December 2025 from 2,149 megawatts in June 2023, leaving insufficient reserves to ensure…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Debt recovery remains a challenge in several African countries, placing these countries on the global list of the 52 most difficult regions in which to reclaim outstanding…
- 4 Feb 2026 - A 28-year-old Jua Kali artisan from Kisumu is drawing attention after growing his Kamukunji workshop into a steady income source and a job-creating space for young people,…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Average commercial bank loan rates fell gradually through 2025 to December, ahead of the transition to the new pricing framework, with the mean rate falling to 14.82 percent…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Kenya faces pressure to ease market access for US goods and investors after AGOA was extended to 2026.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Kenya is deploying artificial intelligence and data analytics to compete for a new generation of travellers as governments worldwide.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi has added loose-leaf tea packets to its list of domestic product line to mitigate export-associated risks.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Venture capital has become one of the loudest signals of startup success across Africa. Big rounds. Big valuations. Big headlines.
- 4 Feb 2026 - African insurers, regulators and policymakers increasingly recognise that waiting for global certainty is not an option and their response has been to lead.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The African continent is a place where irony thrives; and the same can be said for accessibility. The most basic mediums for travel and movement–used by the many–are limited…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Redtech Ltd., a Nigerian fintech startup backed by business mogul Tony Elumelu, is considering plans to raise about $100 million over the next two years as it steps up its…
- 4 Feb 2026 - In business, as in life, randomness often beats skill—success comes from embracing uncertainty, not controlling it.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Italian white wines are making a splash in Kenya, pairing perfectly with local cuisine as consumers explore beyond traditional labels.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Treasury bonds issued in 2025 —the majority of them being reopenings from past auctions—paid investors annual interest of between 11.67 percent and 14.63 percent.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Treasury bonds issued in 2025 —the majority of them being reopenings from past auctions—paid investors annual interest of between 11.67 percent and 14.63 percent.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Importers need to confirm the specific dates with their suppliers and ensure goods leave the factory at least 10 days before the official holiday.
- 4 Feb 2026 - With powered gadgets, people can access information that promotes dignity, freedom, opportunity, and full participation in modern life.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Teh CS said internal borrowing would not disadvantage businesses that also rely on local banks for credit.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s private sector growth slowed in January due to rising costs and taxes, though employment still expanded.
- 4 Feb 2026 - South Africa will raise its national minimum wage by 5% from 1 March, bringing the hourly rate to R30.23 ($1.89), up from the previous rate of R28.79 ($1.80), the government…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Ever gone to the supermarket just to pick one thing after work, then walked out with a full basket? There’s a psychological reason your shopping budget collapses in the…
- 4 Feb 2026 - The programme has enabled the government to establish the number of professionals in the building and construction industry.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The United States is deepening its footprint in Africa’s critical minerals sector, as Glencore PLC agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo copper and…
- 4 Feb 2026 - The United States is ramping up efforts to challenge China’s grip on Africa’s critical minerals, backing a $9 billion move to take a 40% stake in Glencore’s copper and cobalt…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Critics question whether the African Union can deliver a single currency, unified military, and open borders.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Lofty Corban has become the first investment banking company in East Africa to introduce a private debt-focused special fund targeting corporate, institutional and retail…
- 4 Feb 2026 - Here are the key policy, legislative, administrative, and judicial trends expected to define Kenya’s tax and revenue landscape in 2026.
- 4 Feb 2026 - Kenya Power denied any improper influence, insisting her dismissal was purely disciplinary.
- 4 Feb 2026 - AGOA which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided duty-free access to the US for certain African products since 2000.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The government has launched a major crackdown on gemstone dealers, frustrating the formation of Community Development Agreement Committees in their areas of operation.
- 4 Feb 2026 - The global mining sector is experiencing a renewed surge in interest, fuelled by record gold prices and rising demand for critical minerals linked to AI and electrification.