UDA Defends Fuel Price Changes Amid Transport Disruptions
The ruling United Democratic Alliance has defended the latest fuel price adjustments, attributing the increase in petroleum costs to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which it says has disrupted global oil supply chains and increased international fuel prices. In a statement read by Hassan Omar Hassan, the party said the…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into a resilient, technology led, pan‑African financial services Group. Profit After Tax rose 24% to KSh19.1 billion, reflecting strengthened balance sheet quality, disciplined execution, and growing contributions from regional subsidiaries. The Group’s balance sheet expanded…
Rachel Wandeto’s Death Sparks Debate Over “Selective Outrage” on Violence Against Women.
Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary, while visiting Rachel Wandetto at KNH following the violent attack against her. The tragic death of Rachel Wandeto following a reported petrol attack in Kasarani, Nairobi, has ignited a heated national conversation online, with many Kenyans questioning what they describe as “selective outrage” in responses to violence against women. Across social…
KAM Statement on the Increase in the Cost of Fuel
18th May 2026 Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) expresses deep concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on 14th May 2026. Fuel prices now stand at KSh 214.25 for Super Petrol, KSh 242.92 for Diesel, and KSh 152.78 for Kerosene, the highest ever, in Kenya’s history. Between…
James Mwangi champions technology-driven trade and inclusion at Africa CEO Forum
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi addresses guests during the tech-themed breakfast hosted by Equity Group on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum. Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players to unlock Africa’s digital economy and accelerate intra-African trade. Speaking during…
Africa already has the opportunity and the finance. But the local operational ecosystems are still in their nascent stages.
Rishabh Khanna, Earthbanc AB Co-Chief Executive Officer The conclusion of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 leaves behind an unmistakable signal to the continent: global investors are taking Africa’s green economy more seriously than ever. At the two day Summit in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto, French President Emmanuel Macron, African leaders, European investors and international business executives…
Visa Unveils New White Paper on Privacy and Security for Women-Led Small and Micro Businesses Using Digital Financial Services
Victor Makere, Visa Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda; Nono Malefane, Visa Senior Director of Government Engagement for Sub-Saharan Africa; Panos Loukos, GSMA Director, Financial Inclusion and Julians Amboko, Business Journalist at Nation Media Group. Nairobi, Kenya – May 18th 2026 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, in today announced the…
Murkomen, Joho Back Grassroots Sports at Cheraa Unity Cup
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Mining CS Hassan Joho on Saturday led calls for increased investment in grassroots sports during the inaugural Cheraa Unity Cup held in Cherang’any Sub-County under the OKM Foundation. The two Cabinet Secretaries said Kenya has immense untapped talent that can only be nurtured through sustained community tournaments and youth…
HRMPEB records highest candidature as 2,094 sit April 2026 exams
The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has announced the results of the April 2026 CHRP and CBET examinations, with the Board recording the highest number of candidates in a single examination series since its establishment. A total of 2,094 candidates sat for the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), CBET Diploma and Craft Certificate…
