Parliament's Tight Deadline to Approve Turkana Oil Plan
Parliament is racing against a February 24th deadline to review the South Lokichar Basin’s oil development plan, a high-stakes project that could unlock hundreds of millions of barrels of recoverable crude oil.
U.S. House of Representatives Approves AGOA Extension
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act, in a decisive 340-54 vote.
Lawyers Protest Court Order Outlawing Hiring of Private Firms by Public Entities
Lawyers in Kenya are in open revolt after a High Court order temporarily slammed the door on public entities hiring private law firms,
Leasing Plan Looms for New KCC after KSh 6 billion in Costly State Support
Kenya has outlined a plan to lease New KCC to private operators if the latest KSh 2 billion bailout does not yield positive results.
Parliament Opens Hearings on Safaricom Share Sale Plan
Parliament will begin stakeholder hearings on the government’s plan to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC
AU, COMESA, IGAD Deploy Observers Ahead of Uganda Jan 15 Elections
It comprises 84 short-term observers drawn from African countries including Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania, among others.
Terra’s product lineup includes long- and mid-range drones, autonomous sentry towers, unmanned ground vehicles and maritime surveillance systems, all coordinated through ArtemisOS
Ghana Settles US$1.5bn in Energy Sector Debts
The Government of Ghana settled a total of US$1.47bn in energy sector debts which it said posed "one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability."
Sasini Jumps 65% to July 2023 Highs, NSE Edges Up in Monday Trade
The NSE traded higher at midday as Sasini surged 10.5% to its highest level since July 2023 following a return to profit in FY2025.
The NASI rose 0.43%, supported by gains in agriculture and industrial stocks, while turnover reached KSh 336M. Foreign investors remained net sellers.
Africa Leads in Global Aviation Passenger Growth as Carriers' Post Mixed Fortunes
Africa’s airlines stood out in a moderating global aviation market in November, with carriers on the continent posting the fastest passenger demand growth globally
How Iran Revealed that Elon Musk's Starlink is Not Invincible
Following the events in Iran, one may be tempted to ask: will Starlink be reliable during a state-backed internet crackdown? Or will governments deploy military tech to impede a service that was revered as almost invincible?
Insurance Policyholders to be Compensated Upto KSh 500, 000 in Case of Collapse
Policyholders caught up in the collapse of insurance companies will now receive a maximum payout of KSh 500,000 per claim, after regulators doubled the compensation ceiling.