Business
- 18 May 2026 - In Kenya’s fast-growing business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, where scale, speed, and service excellence defines success, TP Kenya being certified as a top employer…
- 18 May 2026 - President William Ruto's administration has suffered a major blow after the High Court declined to lift orders barring it from selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom…
- 18 May 2026 - Rachel Wandetto, a woman who suffered severe burns in a suspected petrol attack in the capital’s Mwiki area, died Monday morning at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH),…
- 18 May 2026 - Eswatini is building a strategic oil reserve capable of storing up to two months of fuel supplies amid growing concerns over global energy disruptions linked to conflict in…
- 18 May 2026 - I&M Bank has announced the successful close of the public offer for the first tranche under its Kenya Shillings-denominated Medium-Term Note (MTN), with the offer…
- 18 May 2026 - Banks typically write off loans once the likelihood of recovery through conventional channels such as asset auctions or restructuring is deemed minimal.
- 18 May 2026 - The Kenya-South Africa Double Tax Agreement was signed in November 2010 and became effective from January 1, 2016.
- 18 May 2026 - Commuters walk to work as public transport goes on strike.
- 18 May 2026 - Commuters were stranded and businesses disrupted as anger over rising fuel costs spilled onto Kenya’s roads.
- 18 May 2026 - Nigeria could become the world’s fifth richest and most powerful country within the next 50 years, according to a senior official at the Economic Community of West African…
- 18 May 2026 - Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa will convene regional policymakers, civil society leaders and development partners in Mombasa in August for a three-day symposium…
- 18 May 2026 - Noir Fashion Week will return to Nairobi in August next year as the luxury-focused platform seeks to position Kenya’s capital as a gateway for African fashion, culture and…
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Africa’s widening mental health crisis is emerging as both a public health challenge and an economic risk, with experts warning that a severe shortage…
- 18 May 2026 - Fuel costs in Kenya have climbed to record highs in May 2026, intensifying pressure on households and businesses already grappling with rising inflation and tight fiscal…
- 18 May 2026 - Kenya is becoming one of Africa’s fastest-growing markets for premium wine as consumers increasingly trade up from entry-level bottles, prompting South African producers to…
- 18 May 2026 - A report by the Washington-based Stimson Centre has described Morocco as an emerging middle power that is increasingly shaping economic, industrial and geopolitical dynamics…
- 18 May 2026 - Russian titanium producer VSMPO-AVISMA will supply welded titanium pipes for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant, according to officials in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, as…
- 18 May 2026 - Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that fuel prices in Kenya could have surged beyond KSh300 per litre were it not for aggressive government intervention to…
- 18 May 2026 - For decades, the Nairobi River was more than just a waterway flowing through Kenya’s capital. It was part of the identity of a city proudly marketed as the “Green City in…
- 18 May 2026 - Troops from the European Union (EU) have received an extended six-month period to remain in the Southern African country of Mozambique.
- 18 May 2026 - Kenya plans to impose a 16% value-added tax (VAT) on electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and electric bicycles, a policy shift that could raise costs for consumers and…
- 18 May 2026 - Ghana’s push to tighten control over its mining sector is beginning to unsettle investors, with industry leaders warning that uncertainty around mining leases could damage…
- 18 May 2026 - The Qatari billionaire Al-Khayyat family is stepping up its expansion into Africa’s infrastructure sector, targeting multi-billion-dollar opportunities in aviation and…
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-The Court of Appeal has ordered the disclosure of contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, upholding a High Court…
- 18 May 2026 - Heirs Insurance Group has emerged among the companies recognised in the Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026 as insurers across…
- 18 May 2026 - Heirs Insurance Group has emerged among the companies recognised in the Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, reflecting how…
- 18 May 2026 - The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), hoping to stimulate SME financing, has released the latest ranking of banks giving credit to small and medium enterprises.
- 18 May 2026 - Zambia has authorised two major copper producers to resume limited sulphuric acid exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), easing restrictions that had strained…
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Industry players in Kenya’s blockchain and fintech sectors have warned that proposed taxes and high licensing requirements under the Finance Bill…
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Kenya’s fast-growing creator economy is moving deeper into formal business territory, but industry players are warning that weak monetisation…
- 18 May 2026 - Topline The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern late…
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya,May 18-WPP Scangroup has reshuffled its board, appointing three new non-executive directors while three others exit, in a move unfolding against mounting…
- 18 May 2026 - Uganda has enacted a controversial new law aimed at limiting foreign influence, a move that is already raising concerns among investors, development partners, and financial…
- 18 May 2026 - The president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has launched the country's ambitious New Delta agriculture project, a large-scale desert restoration effort aimed at increasing…
- 18 May 2026 - Mali’s military drone strikes killed at least 10 civilians in the central San region on Sunday as villagers prepared for a traditional mass wedding ceremony, according to…
- 18 May 2026 - The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, warning that the virus…
- 18 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we break down CS John Mbadi’s explanation of why the government cannot reduce the fuel levy, alongside the…
- 18 May 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi warns Kenya’s transport strike and fuel price surge could worsen economic pressure as EPRA hikes diesel to Sh242.92 in Nairobi.
- 18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 — Ride-hailing boda boda operators abandoned digital apps on Monday and reverted to conventional roadside pick-ups as demand for two-wheel transport…
- 18 May 2026 - There was a time when being ‘average’ at work was just that. Showing up, doing the job properly, and heading home again was enough. But these days, in some workplaces,…
- 18 May 2026 - The Luo Nyanza Region is undergoing one of its biggest infrastructure transformations in recent years, with the national government rolling out more than Sh220 billion worth…
- 18 May 2026 - Kenya's fintech and blockchain industry is stepping up calls for faster adoption of stablecoins as a solution to Africa's costly and slow cross-border payment systems.
- 18 May 2026 - Kenya's fintech and blockchain industry is stepping up calls for faster adoption of stablecoins as a solution to Africa's costly and slow cross-border payment systems.
- 18 May 2026 - Rwanda has overtaken Kenya to become the most expensive petrol market in East Africa following the latest fuel price adjustments across the region, highlighting growing…
- 18 May 2026 - Treasury phases out funding for flagship lending scheme, signalling a policy shift.
- 18 May 2026 - Yoweri Museveni has thrown his support behind a proposed East African regional refinery project following talks with Aliko Dangote, signaling growing momentum for deeper…
- 18 May 2026 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the attack on Rachel Wandeto, allegedly targeted over her political opinions, warning against rising hate speech…
- 18 May 2026 - Ghana has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, with its obligations to the lender rising to 2.72 billion Special…
- 18 May 2026 - Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said the country is on track to attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, as Africa’s largest…
- 18 May 2026 - Room to Read, on a mission to tackle illiteracy and gender inequality, is working to ensure that all children have the resources to read, learn and grow–in turn, creating…