Harare, Zimbabwe, 20 October 2026 – During the 19th COMESA Business Forum, a major economic platform for promoting trade and regional integration, the Coca-Cola system unveiled the results of a new study showcasing its significant economic contributions to the COMESA region. The study was conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen...
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger accountability, inclusive governance and more representative international institutions, warning that public trust cannot be sustained without institutions demonstrating integrity, fairness and tangible results. Speaking during the second day of the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, Mudavadi said the erosion of...
The ninth edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya opened at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday, bringing together local and international players to explore opportunities in the country’s construction industry. The three-day exhibition was officially opened by Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Erick...
Nairobi, Kenya- 21 October 2026: SBM Bank Kenya has partnered with leading logistics firm Beyond Continents Logistics Limited in a USD 4.44 million deal aimed at unlocking regional supply chain bottlenecks and accelerating cross-border trade across East Africa. The agreement has enabled Beyond Continents Logistics, a key importer and exporter...
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said that his company acquired 25 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC, even as Africa’s richest man expands his energy empire across the continent. “We bought 25% of their pipeline network for the distribution of petroleum products,” the Dangote Industries Ltd. founder and chief...
This YearThere’s a conversation happening in rural Kenya, Uganda, and across upcountry East Africa that rarely makes it into tech reviews: what happens to your business when your phone dies at 2 PM and the nearest charging point is a boda ride away? For a software developer in Nairobi or...
Glovo has concluded its 2026 Partner Academy series with an inaugural regional session in Nakuru. The workshop convened 50 local entrepreneurs, predominantly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), focusing on operational efficiency, catalog management, and digital marketing tools designed to accelerate commercial growth on on-demand delivery platforms. Glovo currently partners...
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has secured two continental awards in Ghana, earning recognition for its efforts to combat counterfeit trade and protect consumers. The Authority was named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year, while its Executive Director, Robi M. King’a, PhD, won the Public Sector CEO of...
Farmers in Busia County are embracing value addition by turning pumpkins and other locally grown crops into nutritious porridge flour and oil products, in a move aimed at promoting healthy eating, reducing post-harvest losses and creating new income opportunities for small-scale farmers. The farmers showcased their Agroecological products at Syamakhanga...
American giant tech-firm Tesla has brought the idea of flying cars closer to reality with a demonstration of a sports car capable of briefly leaving the ground, but the technology remains far from establishing a practical alternative to conventional road transport. The American electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled a redesigned version...
