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- 19 Jan 2026 - Ethiopia is currently in the process of localizing the production of its currency, the Ethiopian Birr.
- 19 Jan 2026 - LG Electronics (LG) East Africa, together with its main distribution partner in Kenya, Opalnet, demonstrated its support for cultural engagement … ContinuedThe post Cultural…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Saudi Arabia has moved to position itself as a major player in Africa’s gold trade, announcing readiness to begin immediate purchases of bullion from Sudan.
- 19 Jan 2026 - The world’s richest person added $62 billion to his fortune after private investors more than doubled the valuation of his AI and social media company to $250 billion. Elon…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Families in the driest regions are getting a lifeline as the Government releases Ksh 870.38 million to help those hit hardest by the ongoing drought. With consecutive…
- 19 Jan 2026 - One idea has increasingly risen to the top of both policy debates and practical investment strategies: local private capital mobilization. … ContinuedThe post Why Mobilizing…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Nigeria has emerged as the largest single beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2025 following an estimated $24.6 billion construction commitment linked…
- 19 Jan 2026 - India has proposed that BRICS nations explore linking their official digital currencies to simplify cross-border trade and tourism payments, a move that could gradually…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Kenyan digital services firms are increasingly placing international expansion at the centre of their growth strategies
- 19 Jan 2026 - Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa are anticipating for a slow growth as geopolitical uncertainty and trade and investment tensions persist.
- 19 Jan 2026 - Crops emerge as a high niche route for exports with promise of better returns.
- 19 Jan 2026 - The number of second-hand car showrooms in Mombasa has grown rapidly over the past year as dealers increasingly stock imported vehicles in the port city before distributing…
- 19 Jan 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended the government's management of Kenya's public debt, saying timely decisions helped the country avoid a potentially devastating sovereign…
- 18 Jan 2026 - In the 1990s, as Nigeria’s banking sector shifted from government and foreign control to a nascent class of local private investors, a $5 million opportunity caught Jim Ovia…
- 18 Jan 2026 - Proposed changes would lock in State influence at the reinsurer’s boardroom while tightening leadership tenures amid regulatory shifts set to boost its market share.
- 18 Jan 2026 - Cheaper money, active retail investors and premium-priced infrastructure bonds have turned government debt trading into a key profit engine for market intermediaries.
- 18 Jan 2026 - Dangote Group has signed a $350 million deal with Indian engineering firm EIL to expand its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lagos, a move set to boost…
- 18 Jan 2026 - John Mbadi dismisses claims that the State is undervaluing one of its most profitable assets.
- 18 Jan 2026 - Kenya has made significant strides toward achieving universal education under the 100 per cent School Transition Policy, with 97 per cent of learners who completed Grade 6…
- 18 Jan 2026 - Volunteers in Africa are helping train the world's artificial intelligence (AI) systems by contributing human-curated content to Wikipedia, the world's largest online…
- 18 Jan 2026 - How urban farming seeks to reduce reliance on external food supply chain.
- 18 Jan 2026 - Court rules that the taxman failed to give adequate notice when it abruptly ended the secondment of police officers, breaching their labour rights.
- 18 Jan 2026 - The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has emphasised that Kenya’s planned sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc must go through the exchange to ensure transparency…
- 18 Jan 2026 - Economic prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa are weakening this year as rising debt and costly borrowing continue to strain government finances, according to economists at the…
- 18 Jan 2026 - The government wants to formalise the use of influencers and bloggers to shape online narratives as social media becomes a central battleground for public opinion.
- 18 Jan 2026 - The damage done to our education ecosystem will completely destroy this country unless we stand up and say enough is … ContinuedThe post CBC: How The Classroom Has Turned…
- 18 Jan 2026 - Kenya has quietly crossed a dangerous line where the state no longer taxes reality, but taxes visibility. Under the eTIMS … ContinuedThe post How eTims Compliance Will Turn…
- 18 Jan 2026 - Compliance has become the polite word we use to hide economic violence. In Kenya today, compliance is no longer a … ContinuedThe post Compliance Is Killing Kenyan Enterprise…
- 18 Jan 2026 - The Data Protection Commissioner has ruled that the hospital breached privacy law by using secretly recorded patient footage for commercial promotion.
- 18 Jan 2026 - System is ideal for crops with short growth cycles, such as spinach, tomatoes, and capsicum.
- 18 Jan 2026 - Fintech boss Frank Molla still wants to ask for salt from the neighbours, just to connect.
- 18 Jan 2026 - The United States has escalated its campaign against what it describes as covert technology transfers to China, filing a civil forfeiture complaint over two advanced flight…
- 17 Jan 2026 - According to the QS World University Rankings, four universities in East Africa consistently stand out for their academic excellence, research impact, and regional influence.
- 17 Jan 2026 - The United States has signalled it will step back into the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project,…
- 17 Jan 2026 - There are enough stories of people moving from accounting roles to carpentry, marketing to bricklaying and project management to electrical work, with blue-collar work…
- 17 Jan 2026 - Many farmers purchase pesticides and herbicides without proper diagnosis of pests and disease.
- 17 Jan 2026 - A planned government-wide VoIP platform promises major cost savings but could erode a key revenue stream for telecom operators as fibre rollout expands.
- 17 Jan 2026 - A Nakuru-based startup is using Microsoft’s enterprise AI tools to help independent pharmacies cut wastage.
- 17 Jan 2026 - Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially declared His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the elected President of the Republic for tanother term, affirming his victory…
- 17 Jan 2026 - JAN 17 – Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has released a new single, “For Everybody,” alongside a music video created in partnership with Sporty Group, celebrating…
- 17 Jan 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – Kenya Airways (KQ) has dismissed allegations published by The Standard newspaper on January 15, 2026, describing claims of aircraft parts looting,…
- 17 Jan 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark contract with Ghana’s Ministry of Defence, delivering the world’s most technologically advanced ACH160 helicopter as part of a four…
- 17 Jan 2026 - KTDA appoints Eng Francis Miano as acting Chief Executive Officer effective January 16, replacing Wilson Muthaura, who proceeds on terminal leave.
- 17 Jan 2026 - The United States has issued a countrywide security alert for its citizens in Uganda following the presidential election held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as political…
- 17 Jan 2026 - To prevent "fiscal abuse", Nyang'o is demanding that all withdrawals require her office's approval.
- 17 Jan 2026 - I&M Bank Kenya has been certified as a Top Employer in Kenya for 2026 by Top Employers Institute. The Certification … ContinuedThe post I&M Bank Kenya Earns 2026 Top…
- 17 Jan 2026 - The expansion of Co-op Bank CEO stake has cemented his position as the top individual investor in the lender.
- 17 Jan 2026 - The trial will initially take place in the US, and will affect some ChatGPT users on the free service and a new subscription tier, called ChatGPT Go.
- 17 Jan 2026 - The bourse warned that bypassing the exchange in favour of an off-market private deal would raise concerns around price transparency and market confidence.