
Global commodity prices to surge 23 per cent in 2026 amid rising energy costs - World Bank
Benchmark Brent crude oil is expected to average $91 (Sh11,822) per barrel in 2026, up from $69 (Sh8,964) in 2025, before easing to $79 (Sh10,263) in 2027.
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Benchmark Brent crude oil is expected to average $91 (Sh11,822) per barrel in 2026, up from $69 (Sh8,964) in 2025, before easing to $79 (Sh10,263) in 2027.

Safaricom PLC has accelerated the deployment of its Safaricom Solar Network by transitioning 2,028 telecommunication base stations to solar power during FY26. This telecom transition mirrors off-grid electrification efforts detailed in…

Kenyan brands have been urged to move beyond social media reach and visibility when evaluating influencer marketing campaigns and instead focus on measurable business outcomes and returns on investment.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has told non-party members to stop dictating the terms of negotiations with UDA, insisting that implementation of the 10-point agenda remains non-negotiable amid divisions over a written pre-2027 coalition deal.

History favours Gor Mahia, who have won 15 of 29 meetings with KCB, but Robert Matano's men will be eager to upset the champions at Nyayo.

The Nairobi City County Government has stepped up the installation of solar-powered streetlights across the city in a programme targeting 100,000 lighting points to improve security, mobility and night-time economic activity.

We have to go and fight on Saturday. We know it won't be easier. It will be a different kind of game that will require winning duels and dictating play.

Trinity Starlets target back-to-back FKF Women’s Premier League wins as they host Zetech Sparks after Lorna Kwamboka’s hat-trick.

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is dealing with what looks like the biggest crypto theft ever recorded. Roughly $3 billion of the money tied to the incident has been frozen so far, according to the company’s latest update.…

Seven in ten Kenyans online now research a brand on social media before they buy, yet corporate pages are still run as noticeboards. That gap is the biggest unpriced risk in marketing.

The impressive Valencia performance has not only strengthened her confidence but also sharpened her focus as she looks ahead to what promises to be a defining 2

Cricket Kenya will introduce performance-based contracts for the women's national team, boosting player welfare and professionalising the sport.

Every quarter, Kenyan boards assess currency exposure, regulatory change, cybersecurity and other threats to enterprise value.

Danstan Barasa says 3K FC can recover from their APS Bomet loss and target maximum points against Posta Rangers in the SportPesa League.

Manchester United arrive at Stamford Bridge under pressure following a club-record eight-game winless run across all competitions.

At 46, Kiplagat remains one of Kenya’s most consistent and accomplished marathoners, defying the passage of time and continuing to hold her own against a new ge

The match will officially open the new stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi. Representatives of the two clubs recently visited Kenya to assess the country’

As consumer behaviour shifts and competition intensifies across Africa's fast-growing retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, businesses are increasingly relying on data to understand markets, anticipate demand and make…

Eswatini has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety and Standards Centre of Excellence to strengthen Africa's capacity to develop, assess and regulate AI systems.

Kenyan fragrance company Wara Fragrance has been named East Africa Brand of the Year 2026 at the 43rd edition of the Cluster of Achievers X World School Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) has revised its professional examination syllabuses to incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and improve graduates'…

US prosecutors charge five over alleged ghost student aid fraud involving stolen American identities, Kenyan associates and seized cryptocurrency funds.

Toney was released on unconditional bail after the brief hearing.

AC Milan and Inter Milan have unveiled the design for Generali Stadium, a planned 71,500-seat venue that will replace most of the existing San Siro stadium as part of a $2.56 billion (€2.3 billion) redevelopment of the surrounding…