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7 Apr 2026 - Mrima Hill has become a geopolitical hotspot due to vast niobium and rare earth deposits valued at over $60 billion, sparking global interest amid US-China competition.

7 Apr 2026 - The initiative provides practical; support which enables young entrepreneurs and SMEs to strengthen skills, refine ideas and scale operations.

7 Apr 2026 - Kenya’s economic growth is no longer lifting people out of poverty as effectively as it once did, raising fresh concerns about inequality and missed development targets. A…

7 Apr 2026 - Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple across African economies, threatening fertiliser supplies, industrial inputs and trade flows…

7 Apr 2026 - Treasury had failed to allocate the money invested by the Affordable Housing Board in Treasury Bills.

7 Apr 2026 - Experts, including Gillian Rogers, argue that Africa's growth challenge lies in a shortage of bankable projects rather than capital, as existing funds remain underutilised.

7 Apr 2026 - Gulf Energy's growing control of Kenya's oil and gas sector has drawn criticism amid tax breaks aimed at fast-tracking the country's oil ambitions.

7 Apr 2026 - Kenya's five per cent withholding tax on creative services, introduced to boost compliance, is harming the sector.

7 Apr 2026 - Experts, including Gillian Rogers, argue that Africa's growth challenge lies in a shortage of bankable projects rather than capital, as existing funds remain underutilised.

6 Apr 2026 - The completion of the Ngong–Suswa Highway has been hailed as a major boost to regional connectivity and economic growth, with the government describing it as a transformative…

6 Apr 2026 - The Tea Industry in Kenya earned KSh 218.79 billion in Exports, this performance propped up by radical reforms in the sector and expansion into new markets. While presenting…

6 Apr 2026 - There is a reason real wealth rarely comes from noise, hype, or shortcuts. It comes from ownership. It comes from … ContinuedThe post How Ksh 100,000 in AMAC Became KES 160,…

6 Apr 2026 - The IRA placed the three under statutory management on March 11 over several breaches, including a weak capital position and failure to settle claims within the prescribed 90…

6 Apr 2026 - One of the biggest lies of modern life is that success should happen quickly. Every day, people are fed images … ContinuedThe post The World Has Glamorized Speed So Much That…

6 Apr 2026 - ChildFund International and other players have amplified their voices on the prevalence of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA), identified as a dark spot in…

6 Apr 2026 - Disclosures by the Treasury show that the State will lease a mix of electric and hybrid vehicles for four years, with the bulk going to fully electric units.

6 Apr 2026 - VisionPlus estimates nearly 30 percent of hardware failures in Kenyan households are caused by insect infestations, shortening the lifespan of electronics to approximately…

6 Apr 2026 - Past bailouts have merely deferred insolvency; recovery now requires deleveraging through equity partnerships, ruthless fleet prioritisation, governance rigour and…

6 Apr 2026 - Kenya’s economy is projected to have expanded by 5 percent in 2025 from 4.7 percent in 2024, and the National Treasury projects a growth rate of 5.3 percent in 2026.

6 Apr 2026 - Rafiki Microfinance Bank argued that interest on defaulted loans should not be taxed as income since it is not yet realised.

6 Apr 2026 - The tribunal found that such revenue is not a taxable supply under the law because county governments are not engaged in business when carrying out their constitutional…

6 Apr 2026 - No vineyards, no mountain backdrops, no problem. South Africa’s commercial heartland, Gauteng, is fast emerging as a compelling destination for wine lovers, with wine estates…

6 Apr 2026 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data shows that lending to the construction sector jumped by Sh49.9 billion, or 37.1 percent, to Sh184.4 billion, a turnaround from a…

6 Apr 2026 - The legal battle began in 2023 when the residents sued Metricon, Nema, and Nairobi City County Government at the Environment and Land Court.

6 Apr 2026 - The parallel decline in both new smartphone purchases and feature phone disposals points to a shift in consumer behaviour, with users increasingly holding onto devices for…

6 Apr 2026 - The Treasury had approved the Sh866.4 million payment.

6 Apr 2026 - Organisations that engage in scenario-based planning reduce decision lag and improve coordination because they have already assessed the implications of each pathway.

6 Apr 2026 - The global economic map is shifting swiftly. Trade routes are being re‑drawn. Shipping patterns are being re‑engineered. Africa cannot afford to stand by merely as an…

6 Apr 2026 - The creative economy is a job creator, particularly for youth, who are Kenya’s greatest demographic asset. It is a revenue generator through exports of film, music, and…

6 Apr 2026 - Faiba operator grows subscribers as Telkom’s customer losses deepen.

6 Apr 2026 - For banks, financial reporting standards demand that they report the value of their bond holdings based on current market prices, rather than the historical cost of…

6 Apr 2026 - The development of Kisumu-Malaba SGR can be considered strategic in the future since it is a prospective project that links to Kenya’s long-term development road map, Vision…

6 Apr 2026 - The number of visitors to national parks and game reserves went up by 2.8 percent to 3.74 million in 2024, according to the latest data from the Economic Survey.

6 Apr 2026 - Unlike wills, trusts impose conditions on the management and purpose of inherited assets. Beneficiaries cannot simply repurpose wealth at will, reducing the risk of…

6 Apr 2026 - The Nairobi bourse had one of its roughest months in recent history, with investors watching billions in value disappear as global shocks spilt into the local market. This…

6 Apr 2026 - The quality of the jokes and the work he put in is high, and I think it’s only fair for comedians to earn from their craft.

6 Apr 2026 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated adventure comedy based on Nintendo’s flagship franchise.

6 Apr 2026 - Audited financial statements and audited capital adequacy reports must be filed within three months of the financial year‑end.

6 Apr 2026 - Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi has faulted low voter turnout in Luo Nyanza and failures by key insiders in Raila Odinga’s camp for the loss of the 2022 presidential…

6 Apr 2026 - Standard Group Plc , a friendly turned fierce critic of the State, has appointed Chaacha Mwita as the substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective…

6 Apr 2026 - Kenya's increased reliance on local borrowing is raising concerns that it is crowding out businesses and households from accessing credit, potentially slowing economic growth.

6 Apr 2026 - MPs approve initial funding but block refurbishment spend pending acquisition.

6 Apr 2026 - Several Kenyans are borrowing money from Mobile Money Providers (MMPs) as usage of mobile money accounts rises in African markets.

6 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation is done. But the Central Bank of Nigeria is not celebrating, it is already moving to ensure the money just raised does not become the next…

6 Apr 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched the active phase of a $46.5 million regional programme that aims to turn the long-neglected Ubangi River basin into an…

6 Apr 2026 - Africa is sitting on a revenue goldmine it has barely touched. If the continent’s governments modernise how they collect taxes, using digital tools, closing enforcement gaps…

6 Apr 2026 - The biggest gainer on Forbes’ list of Africa’s richest people this year, Abdulsamad Rabiu, is doubling down on processing, producing at scale and keeping more value on the…

6 Apr 2026 - Lower upfront costs attract riders, but infrastructure and credit constraints remain.

6 Apr 2026 - The ongoing Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil supplies, leaving many African economies vulnerable.

6 Apr 2026 - Africa’s largest uranium producer, Namibia, hosts a new high-grade critical mineral site after Australian-listed Askari Metals (ASX: AS2) reported Phase 1 trenching results…