Africa
How Wicknell Chivayo became a familiar face around East Africa's presidents
The 43-year-old businessman had become one of Zimbabwe's most recognisable wealthy figures, but his public profile extended well beyond his home country.
East Africa
Business
Museveni backs regional stake in Lamu refinery
Speaking at the refinery launch in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ugandan President said the project should be viewed beyond its location in Kenya and as part of a wider effort to strengthen economic links between neighbouring countries.
Technology
Kenya, Uganda lawmakers seek new approach to regulating AI
Kenya’s experience with M-Pesa was cited as another example of the difficulty of regulating new technologies using existing legal categories.
News
Dangote unveils Sh6.5 trillion in Africa projects by 2030
Dangote Group President and Chief Executive Aliko Dangote made the announcement on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, saying the company was ready to expand its investments into other areas that can support Africa’s growth.
Business
Ruto: Kenya ready for Lamu refinery groundbreaking
Ruto made the remarks on Monday after meeting Dangote Industries President and CEO Aliko Dangote in New York on Monday.
News
Motorists push for probe into fuel middlemen after Museveni remarks
The association wants authorities to provide details of all intermediaries involved in the G-to-G arrangement, including the commissions they received, contracts entered into and the people or entities that benefited from the system.
Business
East African insurance regulators move to harmonise supervision
Insurance services are guided by 25 insurance core principles, but regulators have been using different methods to determine whether companies meet the required standards in their respective markets.
Exclusives
Sankok: Kenya’s debt burden outpaces several East African neighbours
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Friday, Sankok said the size of a country’s debt should not be considered in isolation, arguing that a stronger economy could sustain a larger debt burden than a smaller economy
East African Bloc
KMPDU condemns arrest of Uganda medical interns protesting delayed deployment
KMPDU said medical interns play an essential role in healthcare delivery across East Africa and should not be punished for raising legitimate labour concerns.
Business
Islamic finance forum set to explore Kenya’s untapped opportunities
The organisers say the sector’s growth has increased interest in Shariah-compliant financial solutions, which combine ethical principles, financial stability and growing market demand
Business
Kenya approves fuel transit deal to Rwanda via Mombasa Port
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi announced the Cabinet decision after holding bilateral talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 27, 2026, with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe.
News
UDA delegation in Juba for bilateral talks with ruling SPLM
The visit forms part of UDA's broader strategy to deepen regional political engagement by building stronger institutional partnerships with governing parties in neighbouring countries.