Microsoft Global Outage Disrupts Businesses as Outlook, Teams and Cloud Services Go Down
A widespread Microsoft systems failure has disrupted businesses, schools and government operations across several countries, exposing the risks of heavy…
Pizza Inn Owner Takes Full Control of Kenya Delivery Business
The bigger test will be whether Kutuma can attract enough independent restaurants and retailers to compete beyond Simbisa's own brands…
Quickmart IPO Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Ahead of NSE Trading Debut
The parliamentary intervention raises questions about investor education, corporate disclosures and the responsibilities of market regulators as more Kenyan businesses…
Solar Industries Wins 99.97% Backing for $1.3 Billion Omnia Takeover
The Indian group serves customers in more than 90 countries and operates manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. It was valued…
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Family Bank, Sanlam Top Gainers as Market Movers Split on NSE
Family Bank’s performance is particularly notable given its trading journey since joining the NSE on June 23, 2026.
South Africa’s third-largest Lender Opens First Gulf Office as Dubai–Africa Trade Rises by Half in a Year
Absa operates across 12 African markets, including Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Namibia and…
Kenya, South Africa in Focus as Zvilo Targets $2.3 Billion in SME Financing
The company is targeting partnerships with major listed businesses, including retailers, banks, insurers and mining companies, to finance suppliers within…
Glovo Keeps KSh10 Billion ($77 Million) Kenya Pledge as Uber Takeover Awaits Regulators
Glovo's pledge to invest Sh10 billion ($77 million) in Kenya by 2030 still stands while Uber Technologies' takeover of its…
Ruto Breaks Ground on KSh70 Billion Devki Cement Plant in Kitui
President William Ruto has broken ground on a KSh70 billion cement and clinker manufacturing plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui…
Quickmart Adds Redwheel’s RWC and 337 Frontier as IPO Cornerstones, Pool Rises to 48%
Kenya's Quickmart has added RWC Asset Management LLP and 337 Frontier Capital LP as cornerstone investors in its KSh15 billion ($116…
