- MAY 10 – US President Donald Trump has proposed cutting tariffs on goods from China, in his latest comment to signal interest in de-escalating the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. “80% Tariff on China seems right,” Trump wrote on social media on Friday, ahead of trade talks…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10 – The government has finalized the leasing of four state-owned sugar factories to private millers in a bid to revive the ailing sugar industry. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has signed agreements with sugarcane farmers and workers’ unions to settle…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10 – Huawei Eastern Africa on Friday hosted a high-level roundtable to explore how advanced solar and energy storage technologies can accelerate Kenya’s clean energy transition and enhance grid resilience. Held under the theme “Utility PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems:…
- MAY 10 – Mexico is suing Google for ignoring repeated requests not to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users, President Claudia Sheinbaum says. She did not say where the lawsuit had been filed. Google did not respond to the BBC’s request for comment. On Thursday,…
- NAIROBI, May 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese heavy-duty truckmaker Sinotruk has launched its Howo Max model in Kenya, appointing local motor dealer Printan as its official distributor. Hossein Goudarzi, chief executive officer of Printan, said in a statement issued Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 — The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has wrapped up a three-county policy awareness campaign aimed at equipping youth and small businesses with knowledge of new legislative proposals meant to improve…
- MAY 9 – A fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas exports are set to be hit with new restrictions. Downing Street has said action will be taken against up to 100 vessels which have carried more than £18 billion worth of cargo since the […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Safaricom’s net profit for the full year ending March this year grew by 10.8 percent to Sh69.8 billion compared to a similar period last year, buoyed by high M-Pesa and data revenues. For instance, M-Pesa expanded by 15.2 percent year-on-year, contributing Sh161 billion, or…
- MAY 9 – It’s going to be a very sexy summer, a touch of romantic, cowboy and rock and roll. That’s according to Mehdi Sousanne, at least. And he should know. He’s a designer for Zara who helps create the clothes for a brand that’s one of the most successful stories in High Street fashion. […]
- MAY 9 – US President Donald Trump has hinted that US tariffs on goods from China may come down as top trade officials from the world’s two biggest economies are set to hold talks. “You can’t get any higher. It’s at 145, so we know it’s coming down,” he said, referring to the new import […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Faulu Microfinance Bank has officially joined the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) clearing house, a key step in enhancing transaction efficiency for its customers across the country. The move follows the bank’s integration into the Automated Clearing House (ACH), a system…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 — Tour guides from across the region have made a strong case for greater recognition and reform in the tourism sector during the inaugural East Africa Tour Guide Conference held in Nairobi. Under the theme “Storytellers of Africa: Tour Guides in Africa’s Tourism Economy,” the…
- MAY 9 – The US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow some steel and aluminium into the country tariff-free, as part of a new agreement between the US and UK. The announcement offers relief for key UK industries from some of the new tariffs President Donald […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed seven agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. This comes a few months after the two countries signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in January. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Risk advisory firm Minet has planted 20,000 tree seedlings in the Matathia block of the Uplands Forest in Kiambu County as part of its ongoing target to plant 500,000 trees in Kenya by 2030. The new planting brings the total number of trees planted by the firm over the past…
- By Donghun Lee MAY 8 – Recent research reveals a promising trajectory for Kenya’s household appliances market, projecting an impressive growth rate of 5.60% over the next five years. This anticipated surge is being driven by several converging factors, notably increased exposure to modern…
- MAY 8 – Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years. Gates said he would accelerate his giving via his foundation, with plans to end its operations in 2045. “People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh2.1 trillion in the ten months to April 2025, a 6.1 percent growth compared to Sh1.9 trillion collected in the same period in the previous financial year. This represents a performance rate of 96.5 percent against a target of Sh2…
- MAY 8 – Downing Street says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will make an announcement about a deal with the US on tariffs later today. “The Prime Minister will always act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for business, for families,” a No10 spokesperson said. The UK government has been…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – The 2025 Finance Bill’s proposal to remove VAT exemptions for select sectors could hamper Kenya’s economic recovery and industrial growth, tax experts at Ernst & Young (EY) have warned. The advisory firm says levying the standard 16 percent VAT on previously exempt…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – The 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit opened Wednesday in Nairobi with renewed focus on real estate financing, regional economic recovery, and geopolitical shifts shaping investor sentiment. Held under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, the two-day…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Stakeholders in the startup ecosystem have called on successful entrepreneurs to pass on the knowledge and experience they have gained to new founders, to ensure the sustainable growth of the country’s start ups. According to data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics,…
- MAY 8 – The US central bank has warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have created “so much uncertainty” that it is unsure what to do about interest rates. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it would keep interest rates unchanged, despite pressure from Trump to lower borrowing costs…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection system designed to protect its mobile subscribers from fraudulent and unsolicited SMS messages. The service, which is available at no extra cost to users, automatically flags suspicious…
- MAY 8 – Foxconn, the maker of Apple’s iPhones, has announced plans to produce electric vehicles (EV) for Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors. Under the agreement in principle, a Foxconn joint venture will design and build cars in Taiwan for Mitsubishi. The companies say they expect the new model…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 — Kenya is grappling with a Sh1.36 billion ($10.5 million) funding gap for compensating victims of human-wildlife conflict, as the government rolls out a 19-day national awareness campaign to mobilize resources. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – VFS Global is partnering with enterprise software firm SAP SE to develop AI-powered digital tools aimed at improving cross-border mobility and citizen services for governments and diplomatic missions globally. The move sees VFS Global integrate SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 – The government is considering amendments to the Cyber Crime Act in a bid to combat the growing spread of misinformation online, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. Addressing concerns over the influence of digital platforms on public opinion, Mwaura stressed the…
- MAY 8 – Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is a collaboration between Walt Disney and local leisure and entertainment company Miral. Disney already has six theme…
- Editor’s note: Andrey Kortunov, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, was director general (2011-2023) and academic director (2024-2025) of the Moscow-based Russian International Affairs Council. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. MAY 8 –…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, MAY 8 – Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index (WTI) Report has identified the emergence of the “Frontier Firm”—a new kind of enterprise leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid human-agent teams to redefine productivity, talent strategies, and organizational structures. The…
- NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa’s heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO regional director for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the acquisition of Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Limited by Africa Travel Investments Limited. In the proposed takeover, the acquirer will take over 100 percent of Pollman’s entire issued share capital. Pollman’s, which was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 — At least 89 jobseekers from Bobasi Constituency are still awaiting placement in foreign jobs months after being shortlisted under a government-backed labour migration programme, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has said. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Labour…
- MAY 7 – The firm behind the Pegasus spyware has been ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m (£125m) for hacking 1,400 people in 2019. Pegasus is malicious software which can be installed remotely on mobile phones to access, among other things, people’s microphones and cameras. NSO Group, which sells the…
- TOKYO, May 7 (Xinhua) — The number of applications for public assistance across Japan rose to 19,078 in February, marking a 3.6-percent increase compared to the same month last year, official data showed Wednesday. This marks the second consecutive month that applications have exceeded year-on-year…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 – Kenyan professionals are increasingly prioritizing investments and long-term financial goals over short-term spending as bonus season kicks in, a new report by Standard Chartered Kenya shows. The 2025 Bonus Sentiment Report, developed in partnership with global research firm…
- MAY 7 – US and Chinese officials are set to start talks this week to try to deescalate a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will attend the talks in Switzerland from 9 to 12 May, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. US Treasury Secretary Scott…
- NAIROBI, Kenya — NIRAS Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, has officially concluded its landmark “Kia to 50” program—an initiative that has empowered high-potential SMEs to scale innovation, productivity, and sustainability. Speaking at…
- MAY 7 – The European Commission has published a “roadmap” outlining its plans to end Europe’s reliance on Russian energy in the coming years. Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027. “No more will we…
- NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7 percent in 2024, down from 5.7 percent in 2023, a government official said on Tuesday. Macdonald Obudho, director general of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), told journalists in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that growth was…
- MAY 7 – The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports. The British government said the “landmark” agreement, which took three years to reach, did not include…
- DAKAR, May 6 (Xinhua) — Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines said Monday that the country’s Sangomar oil field has produced and sold 3.8 million barrels of crude oil since its operation in early 2025. “The production of the Sangomar field continues to show strong performance with four…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Kenya’s private sector activities improved last month amid high customer demand that boosted sales. Latest Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows that the country’s PMI rose to 52 in April, an increase from 51.7 in March 2025. A PMI reading above 50…
- MAY 6 – Deliveroo, the food delivery app, has agreed to be taken over by US giant DoorDash in a deal valuing the business at £2.9bn. The combined company will have a presence in more than 40 countries serving about 50 million customers per month. The tie-up is also expected to provide fierce…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The High Court has ordered Worldcoin Foundation to permanently delete biometric data collected from Kenyans, citing violations of the country’s data protection laws. Justice Roselyne Aburili issued the ruling following a case filed by lobby group Katiba Institute, which…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 — Edukans Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Kisumu National Polytechnic to roll out a green skills curriculum targeting the textile and fashion industry, in a move aimed at fostering sustainability in technical and vocational training. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – The Kenyan government is turning to smart technologies and private sector partnerships to address long-standing issues in water access and infrastructure, ahead of a national conference set to explore sector reforms. Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation,…
- MAY 6 – The pace at 64-year-old Thirunavkarsu’s spinning mill in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state has noticeably slowed down. The viscose yarn – a popular material that goes into making woven garments – he produces, now sits in storage, as orders from local factories have dropped nearly 40% in the…
- By Shishir Gupta MAY 6 – Despite advancements in technology, many people in emerging economies are still unable to access global financial systems, send or receive payments and store wealth due to limited access to banking. According to the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), less than 37 percent of…
