- MAY 21 – Millions of shoppers could get up to £70 each after a tribunal approved a settlement in a lawsuit against Mastercard which stemmed from historic fees levied on businesses by the card provider. The decision comes after a long-running legal case going back almost a decade, brought forward by…
- MAY 21 – The Spanish government has called for the removal of the listings of nearly 66,000 properties on rental platform Airbnb on the grounds that they breach regulations for tourist accommodation. The clampdown comes as protests against over-tourism have begun ahead of the summer season.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – The Public Service Commission (PSC) has directed all public bodies under its mandate to begin paying non-practice and prosecutorial/special legal allowances to eligible Advocates of the High Court working in the public service, effective July 1, 2025. The move follows…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – Safaricom has unveiled a revamped suite of business credit solutions designed to improve access to financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya. In collaboration with financial institutions, the telco is introducing tailored credit offerings that…
- NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) — Revenue from Kenya’s tea exports fell by 20 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 due to lower shipment volumes, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday. The country earned 46.07 billion Kenyan shillings (about 356 million U.S. dollars) between January…
- MAY 21 – Billionaire Elon Musk has said he expects to dial back his political donations, a major shift from the figure who shook up the 2024 election as a top donor to President Donald Trump. Musk, who ultimately spent more than $250m (£187m) in support of Trump’s campaign, told an economic…
- MAY 21 – The boss of one of the UK’s biggest banks has said the threat of cyber-attacks “keeps me awake at night”. Ian Stuart, the CEO of HSBC UK, said cyber-security was “top of the agenda” for his banking group, and dealing with IT vulnerabilities was an “enormous” expense for the sector as […]
- ZURICH, Switzerland, May 21 – The global Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community is set to converge in Zurich on June 3, 2025, for the World Computer Summit, marking the protocol’s fourth anniversary and exploring how decentralized technologies like AI, Web3, and the Self-Writing Internet are…
- MAY 21 – If you are active in the Kenyan blockchain and tech scene, you have probably heard her name, or even been inspired by her work. Yvonne Kagondu is widely regarded as Kenya’s most influential woman in blockchain. She’s a bold advocate for Web3 adoption, youth empowerment, and inclusive tech…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for urgent, targeted investment in Kenya’s agriculture sector, warning that continued underfunding poses a threat to food security and economic stability. Speaking at the FINAS-2025 Summit in Nairobi, Kagwe framed agri-…
- MAY 20 – Parts of the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, often called India’s Silicon Valley are under water after heavy rainfall. The city is on high alert for more pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday due to cyclonic formations over the Andaman Sea, according to authorities. Three people, including a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced an infrastructure initiative that will see last-mile fibre optic access extended to 3,800 public offices and institutions. CA Director General David Mugonyi said that the Sh5 billion project, done in partnership with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – M-Pesa Foundation has committed Sh254 million for free medical services in 30 counties. The phase three of the project will be conducted over a period of 11 months. Already, the foundation has conducted medical camps in Kajiado and Embu counties with more than 5,000 people…
- MAY 20 – Investors might have hoped the turmoil that hit financial markets last month was over. But another bout of volatility in US borrowing costs is a sign that worries continue to bubble. The interest rate on the US government’s long-term debt surpassed the 5% on Monday, before retreating…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – The number of fund managers in Kenya has reached 45 after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) approved two new entities. They include Meridian Asset Management Limited and Swala Capital Limited. Moreover, the regulator has okayed several other special funds under unit trust…
- MAY 20 – The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker has seen its shares jump on their first day of trading in Hong Kong, as it made the biggest initial public offering (IPO) so far this year. China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) produces more than a third of all EV…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – MaxAB-Wasoko, the merged retail e-commerce and supply chain platform, has acquired Egyptian e-marketplace Fatura from EFG Finance, a subsidiary of EFG Holding. As part of the transaction, EFG Finance will receive an equity stake in MaxAB-Wasoko and a seat on its board of…
- May 20 – A Channel Islands business has signed a deal with the Kenyan government to enable staff to be recruited to work in the three UK Crown dependencies. The agreement between recruitment firm GR8 and the Kenyan government would pave the way for staff to be recruited to work in Jersey and…
- By Lydia Owuor MAY 20 – Having worked in real estate law for fifteen years, when it comes to lease extensions, the most prudent approach is to apply for one at least five years before expiry. This rule of thumb exists for good reasons. There is a crucial legal distinction between a lease extension…
- MAY 20- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit, as the UK and the European Union agreed to a major reset of relations. The UK and the EU have struck a deal that covers fishing, trade, defence, energy and strengthening ties in a number […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Google has rolled out AI Max for Search Campaigns, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to help African businesses reach more customers online. Rolled out globally in open beta, AI Max improves ad performance by automatically matching search queries,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Purple Dot International is set to launch the 14-storey Purple Tower along Nairobi’s Mombasa Road at the end of May, marking a shift toward more sustainable and tech-enabled commercial real estate in the city. The development comes amid a market correction in Nairobi’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Kenya’s annual milk production is expected to reach 3.4 billion liters by 2028 through interventions by the Nourishing Prosperity Alliance: Forage for Animal Growth in East Africa (NPA-Forage), a consortium of private sector players in the dairy sector. The potential 53…
- PARIS, May 19 (Xinhua) — Fifteen percent of daily flights were cancelled at the Paris-Orly airport following an air traffic control system breakdown on Monday. The cancellation was requested by France’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). A “radar failure” had caused a cancellation of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – Kenya will host the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) from October 1 to 3 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, with over 6,500 delegates expected from 40 countries. The event will bring together 200 international buyers, 400 exhibitors, and thousands of tourism…
- THIKA, Kenya, May 19 – Kenyans have been urged to safeguard local industries as a bulwark against potential economic and social fallout, with a Thika business leader warning that politically driven disruptions could jeopardize thousands of livelihoods. Thika Business Community Chairman Anthony…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Tans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been arrested by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives over Sh1.4 billion irregularities in the county. According to his lawyers, Natembeya is being questioned at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters in Nairobi.…
- MAY 19 – In July last year, Jesús Cometa was shot at as he was driving through the Cauca Valley in southwest Colombia. Gunmen on motorbikes pulled up alongside his car and sprayed it with bullets. Mr Cometa escaped uninjured but his bodyguard was hit. “He still has a bullet lodged in his chest,” he…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Ecobank Kenya Limited seeking to escalate a dispute over advocate remuneration to the apex court, declaring that the matter does not raise issues of general public importance as required by the Constitution. This…
- MAY 19 – The government has announced new rules aiming to protect shoppers using buy now, pay later services, saying it wants to end the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing. Under the legislation, lenders will have to carry out affordability checks to stop people taking on too much debt and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is under pressure to comply with a High Court ruling in a case filed by Gitson Energy Ltd, following warnings from legal representatives of potential contempt proceedings. In a letter dated May 15, 2025, W. Thuku and Associates Advocates…
- MAY 19 – Uber has said it is “ready to go” now with driverless taxis in the UK – but the government has put back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving vehicles. The previous administration said fully autonomous cars were “set to be on roads by 2026”, but the new government says it is…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) has launched the Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative during the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025, signaling a major push to position the country as a regional leader in artificial intelligence and…
- May 18 – India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world, according to a new mid-year report by the United Nations (UN). The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) update projects India’s economy to grow by 6.3% in the current fiscal year, despite global economic headwinds.…
- NAIROBI, May 17 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s wildlife authorities on Friday launched a 10-year national recovery and conservation action to save the rare pancake tortoise. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said the National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan (2025-2035) is designed to protect the pancake…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Huawei Kenya, Equity Group Foundation, and the Open University of Kenya (OUK) have launched a Huawei ICT Academy at Konza Technopolis to train over 10,000 learners in digital skills and boost innovation across health, education, agriculture, and fintech. The academy, based…
- MAY 17 – The number of UK billionaires has fallen while King Charles’ personal wealth has jumped to equal that of former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. The annual list of the UK’s 350 richest people revealed the biggest decline…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is calling on governments to support the strategic coexistence of second-hand clothing imports and domestic apparel manufacturing as dual engines of economic…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Global philosopher and Centre for Infinite Riches® founder Pushkar Anand has launched his debut book Manifest Your Infinite Riches, now a #1 international bestseller, offering a transformative guide to fulfillment beyond material success. In the book, Anand challenges…
- SYDNEY, May 16 (Xinhua) — The haunting calls and thunderous fin slaps of humpback whales may be doing more than captivating tourists and they are inspiring stronger environmental action among whale watchers, according to new research from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast. Whale…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May – Karakuta Fresh Produce has commissioned a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, positioning itself to increase export volumes while deepening partnerships with more than 1,500 smallholder farmers across four counties. The facility will handle fruit grown on Karakuta’s 180-…
- MAY 16 – Walmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed by President Donald Trump. The plans by the world’s largest retailer come as White House announcements in recent weeks have resulted in most […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new digital system dubbed the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), promising improved accuracy, accountability, and real-time access to…
- MAY 16 – The UK needs more nuclear energy to power the data centres needed for artificial intelligence (AI), the boss of the world’s largest cloud computing company has said. Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of the retail giant Amazon, plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) over an alleged ongoing construction of a luxurious hotel in the Ngong Road Forest. This is contained in a letter sent to the KFS Chief Conservator Alex Lemarkoko. “The Green Belt Movement…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc plans to introduce a fourth commercial crop and expand its agricultural technology use over the next decade in a bid to boost shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s 97th Annual General Meeting, Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers…
- MAY 16 – One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m). The firm said it was contacted by hackers who claimed to have gained access to customer information, obtained by making payments to Coinbase contractors and employees. In…
- MAY 15 – US President Donald Trump has said that India has offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from his country. The Indian government has “offered us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff”, Trump said at an event in Doha. India and the US are currently…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Cartels and market concentration are driving up the cost of essential goods like fertilizer and cooking oil in Kenya, according to a new report by the COMESA Competition Commission. The report, part of a wider investigation across East and Southern Africa, says Kenyan agro-…
- MAY 15 – Last week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1bn (£756m) bailout to Pakistan – a move that drew sharp disapproval from India as military hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours flared, before a US-led ceasefire was unexpectedly declared. Despite India’s protests,…
