Airtel Africa customer base shoots to 179.4 million as it prepares for listing on stock market
The group’s revenues of $4.667 billion rose by 24.6 per cent in constant currency and 28.3 per cent in reported currency, as currency appreciation supported the strong underlying business fundamentals.
High Court approves phased duty-free rice imports to bridge current huge national deficit
However, the court noted that the government had demonstrated that imports were necessary to address a national rice deficit and prevent a looming shortage. Justice Muriithi observed that Kenya’s current rice production cannot meet domestic demand, forcing the country to rely heavily on imports to bridge the gap.
Trade and diplomacy: US President Trump risk isolation as Europe looks to lean towards China
The meeting took place against the backdrop US President Donald Trump’s aggressive territorial expansionist campaign to annex Greenland.
Mombasa port’s robust cargo handling growth in 2025 is expected rise even higher in 2026 – MD
Mombasa port posted record growth in 2025 and the momentum is expected to be sustained in 2026 and the process drive significant economic growth. Total cargo handling growth at Port of Mombasa hit a record 45.45 million metric tonnes in 2025 compared to 40.99 million tonnes handled in 2024, reflecting...
CA: Significant population of ‘Netizens’ in Kenya worries about online safety as cyberbullying soars
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) in an in-depth study of online safety trends, reveals that a majority of Kenyan internet users are concerned about their digital safety. The national survey conducted in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UoN), seeks to generate empirical data on digital behaviour, device usage, parental...
Moody’s upgrades Kenya’s sovereign credit rating to B3 on the back of decline in near-term debt default risk
The ratings agency further underscored Kenya’s stronger external liquidity, significantly higher foreign exchange reserves that stand at $12.2 billion, according to the Central Bank, and a narrower current account deficit.
New tariffs on transatlantic trade, shift to electric cars cited in vehicle production drop in Britain falls to lowest level since 1950s
Exports, which account for more than three-quarters of Britain’s vehicle output, also weakened. Europe remained the largest export destination, taking 56.7 per cent of British-built vehicles, followed by the United States at 15.0 per cent and China at 6.3 per cent.
Farmers in tea growing regions in Kenya elated by green leaf price review
A directive issued last week by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings has seen factory boards revise the green leaf price to at least Ksh30 per kilogramme effective February 2026.
Thirteen artisanal minors killed, six injured in gold mine collapse in South Sudan
Sudan has sought to boost gold production as a key source of foreign currency since losing three-quarters of its oil revenue following South Sudan’s secession in 2011.
Nyandarua ‘clever’ elephants out-think farmers in central Kenya and destroy acres of cropland
Ndaragwa MP George Gachagua expressed concern over the destruction and fear caused by the animals and promised to escalate the matter to the national government.
