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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.

4 Feb 2026 - The conflict began in 2019, when Tata sued Berlin Equipment and Kwale International Sugar Company over an alleged unpaid debt of $5 million.

4 Feb 2026 - Crypto players placed $26 billion in live dealer bets during Q1 2025 alone. That’s nearly double what they wagered the … ContinuedThe post Top 5 Most Popular Live Dealer…

4 Feb 2026 - Middle Eastern countries, led by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are rapidly becoming central players in Africa’s clean energy and industrial development,…

4 Feb 2026 - According to the fourth edition of the Collection Complexity Score and Rating study released by trade credit insurance company Allianz Trade, South Africa has become the most…

4 Feb 2026 - The United States has led an international effort to support Sudan amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, with total donor pledges expected to reach $1.5 billion, including a…

4 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s glory days of morning newspaper reading are fading, new data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows.

4 Feb 2026 - Public participation on the proposed Safaricom divestiture kicked off at the county level, marking the next phase of consultations after … ContinuedThe post Safaricom…

4 Feb 2026 - The move reinstates duty-free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) retroactively from September 30, 2025, and extends it through…

4 Feb 2026 - Over 200 emerging businesses in Mombasa's waste management and eco-tourism sectors receive negotiated tax compliance to support growth.

4 Feb 2026 - Tight supply of Grade A offices is pushing occupancy higher in Nairobi, with mild upward pressure on rents despite a tenant-friendly market.

4 Feb 2026 - Nigeria is positioning its vast natural gas reserves as a cornerstone of Africa’s industrialisation and energy transition, as the continent continues to grapple with…

4 Feb 2026 - This decision is significant as it sets a clear precedent on how KRA can treat bank deposits when conducting tax audits.

4 Feb 2026 - Picture this: You’ve just received a call from a big client in Nairobi. The client needs 100 bags of assorted cereals - maize, beans, etc, within a week. This is the "big…

4 Feb 2026 - Government of Kenya has directed National Treasury to begin the process of clearing payment arrears, especially cash owed to suppliers and contractors, by releasing a cheque…

4 Feb 2026 - Kenya wants the next big export to the United States to come from its underground wealth, not just its factories. As Nairobi pushes for a stronger trade relationship with…

4 Feb 2026 - Burkina Faso has detonated a truth bomb across Africa’s political economy. In 2025, the country’s mining sector delivered a historic … ContinuedThe post $15 Billion A Year…

4 Feb 2026 - Africa spends more than $120 billion annually on hydrocarbons, a scale of capital outflow that continues to deprive the continent of investment needed for industrial growth,…

4 Feb 2026 - Kenya's macadamia sector is facing persistent smuggling, weak enforcement, and global market distortions that have turned the country into a soft target for illegal exporters.

4 Feb 2026 - Detectives and regulators probe the cash that the Sacco lent out, but can’t be traced.

4 Feb 2026 - Publishing giants like Penguin Random House and Macmillan are eager to use AI internally—but not for writing or editing. Their authors still might revolt. Eager to field test…

4 Feb 2026 - S&P Global Ratings has warned that African governments are facing mounting debt risks as a surge in hard-currency repayments due in 2026 strains external buffers and…

4 Feb 2026 - The case of office misconduct involving the United Kingdom's former Labour minister and US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, has extended its reach to Africa, specifically the…

4 Feb 2026 - Kenya Power's board declared a dividend of 30 cents per share, a 50 per cent increase from 20 cent for a single share paid last year. 

4 Feb 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), temporarily restoring preferential access for eligible…

4 Feb 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we are covering a new court ruling on the taxation of unexplained bank and mobile money deposits. We also cover…

4 Feb 2026 - Africa’s oil and gas sector is poised for a fresh wave of investment following the launch of the African Energy Bank, which will mobilise an initial $10 billion to finance…

4 Feb 2026 - Replacing a cracked phone screen protector or a worn-out phone cover could cost three times more if the regulations are strictly implemented.

4 Feb 2026 - The government is deliberating whether to introduce a comprehensive omnibus bill for the electric mobility sector or amend the existing laws to better guide players in the…

4 Feb 2026 - Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi and once considered his political heir, has reportedly been killed, according to statements cited by…

4 Feb 2026 - Hospitality brands must maintain sovereign control over their guest experience and focus on value pricing, selling outcomes, transformations and strategic frameworks that are…

4 Feb 2026 - This "silent exit" by customers from digital platforms is the most expensive failure mode of all, because it arrives without warning and is detected too late.

3 Feb 2026 - The country scored 67, which has been unchanged for four consecutive years, in the recent report, evaluating debt recovery conditions across 52 economies, representing about…

3 Feb 2026 - The U.S. has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking the first public acknowledgement of American forces on the ground since Washington carried out airstrikes on…

3 Feb 2026 - Kenya has launched the National Electric Mobility (e-Mobility) Policy, a move expected to slash the country’s ballooning fuel import bill … ContinuedThe post Kenya Launches…

3 Feb 2026 - The Kenyan equities market closed the session in negative territory, with all major indices posting marginal declines amid heightened trading … ContinuedThe post Nairobi…

3 Feb 2026 - The government has unveiled the National Electric Mobility Policy, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more sustainable transport.

3 Feb 2026 - Despite the CBK warning, money bouquet orders are soaring as Nairobi florists adapt designs to meet Valentine’s Day demand.

3 Feb 2026 - Ghana’s finance minister has offered to cut a mining levy by two percentage points in a bid to win industry backing for a proposed gold royalty overhaul that mining companies…

3 Feb 2026 - Quietly, without public notice or justification, the Government has taken a deeply consequential decision: it has withdrawn the 50-page passport … ContinuedThe post KSh 12,…

3 Feb 2026 - Africa Mega Agricorp (AMAC) is one of those rare stocks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange that does not rely on … ContinuedThe post AMAC: The Quiet NSE Stock That Is Turning…

3 Feb 2026 - In June 2024, the government signed an agreement with Koko that would allow it to sell credits into compliance markets under Article 6 of the United Nations Paris Agreement.

3 Feb 2026 - Kenyan investors train certified nursing assistants to meet local and global demand.

3 Feb 2026 - The case arose from events in late 2017 when a customer service officer filed a sexual harassment complaint against a sales officer while Ms Mithano was on leave.

3 Feb 2026 - Safaricom has highlighted the improvement in the macroeconomic environment as a signal of stability for its Ethiopian business.

3 Feb 2026 - Konza currently fully relies on Kenya Power for all its electricity needs and the solar plant will significantly cut the amount that the city spends on power bills.

3 Feb 2026 - Family influence can make or break entrepreneurial dreams, shaping whether youth pursue risky startups or safer, predictable careers.

3 Feb 2026 - Evidence tabled in court showed that the former MP borrowed several loans from the bank as from 1985 including an Sh8 million credit facility which was secured using the…

3 Feb 2026 - Electric buses are reshaping Nairobi’s public transport, with local startups proving e-mobility is profitable and scalable.