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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Manufacturers Lead Kenya’s Best Workplaces
Kenya’s leading employers are putting workplace culture, employee wellbeing and professional development at the heart of business performance, according to…
African Companies Attract Investors as Bond Issuance Surges to $13.3 Billion
African companies raised $13.3 billion from international bond markets in the first nine months of 2026, putting the continent on…
Dangote Buys 24.7% Stake in KPC for $327 Million
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has acquired a 24.7% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in a deal valued at approximately…
UK Government Joins IFC as Cornerstone Investor in Quickmart IPO
The announcement states that the IFC is participating solely as a commercial investor and that its participation implies no sovereign,…
No Dividends to Shareholders as Unga Group Net Profit Jumps 82%
The decision means shareholders will not receive a payout for the period, as the group focuses on strengthening its operations…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Flying Car
The goal is to push the boundaries of what an electric sports car can do, although the full capabilities of…
