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13 Jan 2026 - The hearings by two parliamentary committees, will scrutinise the December deal that saw Vodacom Group acquire a 15 per cent stake from the Kenyan government. 

13 Jan 2026 - Nearly a dozen counties are on high alert as severe drought exposes millions to acute food insecurity, humanitarian agencies warn.

13 Jan 2026 - South Africa has reached a major mining milestone after one of the world’s largest mine, operated by Ivanhoe Mines at the Platreef project in Limpopo province, produced its…

13 Jan 2026 - Mwananchi Credit has dismissed claims that it is facing financial difficulties and has failed to pay staff salaries, affirming that the microfinance institution remains…

13 Jan 2026 - Inflation remained a major economic challenge across Africa in 2025, with several countries experiencing sharply rising consumer prices driven by currency instability,…

13 Jan 2026 - Somalia has canceled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing what it described as strong evidence that Abu Dhabi was involved in actions undermining the country…

13 Jan 2026 - Gains followed a global slump in supply after production disruptions in key markets.

13 Jan 2026 - The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi argued that support from the legislatures will enhance investor confidence in Kenya's upstream petroleum sector.

13 Jan 2026 - Cameroon’s Kribi refinery may come online in the second half of 2026, ahead of schedule, marking the country’s first major new oil processing project in decades and…

13 Jan 2026 - KCB Bank Kenya has launched a nationwide savings campaign aimed at rewarding loyal customers while strengthening a culture of purposeful saving.

12 Jan 2026 - Many Kenyan businesses rely on cheques for contract enforcement, auditing, and reconciliation. Cheques provide a physical paper trail that accountants and auditors find…

12 Jan 2026 - South Africa’s trade deficit with China is widening, driven by a sharp increase in imports of Chinese vehicles that are reshaping the country’s automotive market.

12 Jan 2026 - The Parliamentary Car Loan Scheme Fund was established in 1999 to provide loans for MPs to purchase vehicles. The scheme’s mandate was expanded in 2003, allowing staff of…

12 Jan 2026 - Nigeria’s equity market recorded a strong week of gains as sustained buying interest across major stocks added about $2.5bn to total market value, underscoring renewed…

12 Jan 2026 - Morocco has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s most dependable grain importers after completing all its US wheat contracts for the 2025 season without delays or…

12 Jan 2026 - As part of taking care of her garden, Joyce remains deeply hands-on about most tasks she calls sacred.

12 Jan 2026 - Financial industry players say that this cautious start is their fear of money shortage as firms weigh the uncertainty against the need to survive and grow in the months…

12 Jan 2026 - Under the Data Protection Act, demanding to view a customer’s M-Pesa message is not a harmless act.

12 Jan 2026 - In Kenya, recent initiatives to modernise border processing are designed to reduce clearance times and make trade reporting more seamless, part of a wider move toward…

12 Jan 2026 - There are flights to catch, homes to book, reunions and weddings to attend, parties to show up for, adventures to tick off, and memories to squeeze into a few short weeks.

12 Jan 2026 - Spanish seafood company Nueva Pescanova is preparing to exit Mozambique by selling its local subsidiary, Grupo Pescamar, along with a fleet of 26 fishing vessels.

12 Jan 2026 - Education is a big factor of development globally and locally and countries spend immense resources to fund its development and to sustain the same throughout the financial…

12 Jan 2026 - The number of textbooks to be supplied to each school was clearly stipulated in contracts. Corresponding distribution schedules were provided as part of delivery…

12 Jan 2026 - The land is expected to offer a geographically diverse and logistically feasible site for enhanced police training, while also enabling the NPS to train officers on emerging…

12 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s designation of KenGen as owner-operator, therefore, represents more than an administrative decision. It signals a transition into a new phase of preparedness, one in…

12 Jan 2026 - The potential of TM products in managing pandemics such as severe acute respiratory syndrome, achieving UHC, and improving the overall quality of healthcare services further…

12 Jan 2026 - The shilling has been trading within a narrow band around the129 level to the dollar since August 2024, having defied a series of global shocks including US trade tariffs…

12 Jan 2026 - In the quarter to September 2025, Kenya’s horticulture also found buyers in a wide range of smaller-volume destinations, including Italy, Mexico, the United States, and…

12 Jan 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun exporting copper to the United States for the first time under a new partnership with Mercuria Energy Group.

12 Jan 2026 - Article 156 of the Constitution mandates the Attorney General and state counsel to represent government bodies, petitioners argue, making private hires unconstitutional…

12 Jan 2026 - The late Congolese-American professional basketball player’s life is a tale of two men: one of universal benevolence and another of brute talent. Having premiered in late…

12 Jan 2026 - Kenya Power has, since 2022, been importing 200MW of hydropower, shipments which have been critical in averting widespread blackouts amid a significant jump in consumption.

12 Jan 2026 - Most households in informal settlements use electricity only for lighting, making the sector economically unviable for Kenya Power.

12 Jan 2026 - Sasini also booked a higher gross profit margin of 11.9 percent in the review period from 8.5 percent as the company sought to keep a lid on cost of sales.

12 Jan 2026 - Yes, scripts occasionally felt like they’d been printed five minutes before showtime. But the chaos only added to the charm. If you missed it, here’s how it all went down.

12 Jan 2026 - The world is waking up to the reality that Africa is not only a source of critical minerals, food, and energy, but one of the last major custodians of planetary stability.

12 Jan 2026 - Kenya is seeking to follow in the footsteps of Uganda in exporting crude oil, as the two East African economies race to diversify their foreign exchange earners.

12 Jan 2026 - The scale of public housing construction has altered market dynamics, prompting private developers to slow approvals amid concerns over pricing power and absorption capacity.

12 Jan 2026 - Across Africa, circular practices are beginning to take root in sectors such as plastics, agriculture, and textiles. Now, the spotlight is increasingly turning to…

12 Jan 2026 - Russia plans to expand visa-free travel to four more African countries to boost tourism, strengthen diplomatic ties, and take advantage of gaps caused by U.S. visa…

12 Jan 2026 - The ICEGOV conference is a global platform that unites leaders from government, academia, industry, and international organizations to explore the role of digital innovation…

12 Jan 2026 - The revised cap brings insurance compensation in line with bank deposit protection and reflects inflation after two decades.

12 Jan 2026 - A section of Kwale leaders led by the deputy governor walked out of the CS'ss meeting in protest, accusing him of allegedly bulldozing the deal to award the licence to a US…

12 Jan 2026 - The Ghanaian government has announced the full settlement of US$1.47 billion in energy-sector debt, ending a major financial strain that threatened the country’s fiscal…

12 Jan 2026 - Molo MP Kuria Kimani has called for mutual respect, unity and inclusivity ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents of Central Kenya to appreciate both…

12 Jan 2026 - US tech billionaire and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale has led a $11.8 million investment round in Nigerian drone manufacturer Terra Industries, signalling growing…

12 Jan 2026 - Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Africa, with Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Niger, and Tanzania bearing the heaviest burden.

12 Jan 2026 - Between 2015 and 2017, Thuranira Thiaine worked at the Meru County Government as a communications officer. One image from this period never left his mind: long queues of…

12 Jan 2026 - A legal dispute in Kenya has delayed the planned sale of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) by global drinks giant Diageo Plc to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. The High…

12 Jan 2026 - The procurement watchdog faults KenGen for failing to address concerns raised during a due diligence.