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German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Germany's industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long relied on local manufacturing titans for jobs, prosperity and a sense of a secure future.

By AFP 2026-05-17 10:11:58

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Push for cryptocurrency regulation gathers pace

By Juliet Omelo 2026-05-16 12:22:30

Farmers risk losing half their harvest, agency warns

Kenyan farmers risk losing up to half of their expected harvest due to counterfeit and uncertified seed

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-05-15 16:52:47

Afreximbank bets on $10bn crisis fund, gold bank to bolster African sovereignty

The bank continues to champion the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, also backed by Kenya and the MANSA digital verification platform as foundational infrastructure.

By Brian Ngugi 2026-05-15 09:14:23

Afreximbank bets on $10bn crisis fund, gold bank to bolster African sovereignty

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Africa-France summit ends with push to overhaul key trade rules

The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.

By Graham Kajilwa 2026-05-15 06:00:00

Africa-France summit ends with push to overhaul key trade rules

Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economy

Co-op Bank has reported a record 21.3 per cent jump in first-quarter net profit, as a surge in earnings from its non-banking subsidiaries helped the lender defy a broader economic slowdown.

By Brian Ngugi 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economy

Mwalimu Sacco eyes informal sector financing with KNCCI pact

The Sacco reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the business ecosystem by providing innovative financial products and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of SMEs.

By James Wanzala 2026-05-13 18:05:42

Mwalimu Sacco eyes informal sector financing with KNCCI pact

Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a 75 per cent surge in demand for project professionals by 2035, as a skills shortage locks the continent out of development capital, the Project Management Institute warns.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-13 13:55:00

Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit

Tala strengthens customer ID checks to protect borrowers from fraud

Tala has tightened customer identity checks by requiring users to submit IDs and live selfies to curb fraud and meet new lending regulations.

By Brian Ngugi 2026-05-13 12:38:37

Tala strengthens customer ID checks to protect borrowers from fraud

Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly

The government has officially gazetted new electricity market regulations that are set to overhaul how power is generated, traded and distributed in the country.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-05-13 12:33:32

Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly

Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains

Kenya may leave the Africa Forward Summit with political gains for its leaders but little relief for struggling households, economist XN Iraki has warned.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-13 10:53:05

Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains

Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups

Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy even as providers expand into segments long considered difficult to underwrite.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-13 09:16:00