The group attributed the profit decline to elevated claims across motor, medical, fire, and group life business lines, combined with a normalisation of investment returns following exceptional equity market performance in 2024.
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Iran War Hits Africa but Opens Door for Economic Reset
Institutions are urging African governments to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate structural transformation, reduce dependency on external supply chains, and strengthen regional integration.
Malawi Secures $100 Million Rare Earth Investment to Join Africa’s Mining Heavyweights
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India Sends Food Aid as It Eyes Africa’s Critical Minerals
In recent weeks, New Delhi has delivered thousands of tonnes of rice to countries facing food crises, including 1,000 tonnes to Burkina Faso, 1,000 tonnes to drought-hit Malawi, and 500 tonnes alongside relief supplies to flood-affected Mozambique.
African Investment Shift Signals New Era of Self-Funded Growth
These developments highlight a broader shift toward intra-African investment, where capital generated on the continent is increasingly being used to build industries, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience.
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Addressing these hidden costs requires a more coordinated approach between regulators, financial institutions, and policymakers.
AI-Powered Coding Boom Raises Security and Governance Concerns for Businesses
AI-powered coding risks are rapidly emerging as a critical concern for enterprises embracing automation at scale. As organizations integrate AI tools to accelerate software development, a new phenomenon—often referred to
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Iran War Hits Africa but Opens Door for Economic Reset
Institutions are urging African governments to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate structural transformation, reduce dependency on external supply chains, and strengthen regional integration.
Malawi Secures $100 Million Rare Earth Investment to Join Africa’s Mining Heavyweights
Lindian Resources, an Australian company listed on the ASX, will use the funding to advance the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, a high-grade deposit expected to begin production in 2026.
India Sends Food Aid as It Eyes Africa’s Critical Minerals
In recent weeks, New Delhi has delivered thousands of tonnes of rice to countries facing food crises, including 1,000 tonnes to Burkina Faso, 1,000 tonnes to drought-hit Malawi, and 500 tonnes alongside relief supplies to flood-affected Mozambique.
African Investment Shift Signals New Era of Self-Funded Growth
These developments highlight a broader shift toward intra-African investment, where capital generated on the continent is increasingly being used to build industries, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience.
SMEs in Kenya Face Rising Pressure from Invisible Business Costs
Addressing these hidden costs requires a more coordinated approach between regulators, financial institutions, and policymakers.
AI-Powered Coding Boom Raises Security and Governance Concerns for Businesses
AI-powered coding risks are rapidly emerging as a critical concern for enterprises embracing automation at scale. As organizations integrate AI tools to accelerate software development, a new phenomenon—often referred to
Iran War Hits Africa but Opens Door for Economic Reset
Institutions are urging African governments to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate structural transformation, reduce dependency on external supply chains, and strengthen regional integration.
Malawi Secures $100 Million Rare Earth Investment to Join Africa’s Mining Heavyweights
Lindian Resources, an Australian company listed on the ASX, will use the funding to advance the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, a high-grade deposit expected to begin production in 2026.
India Sends Food Aid as It Eyes Africa’s Critical Minerals
In recent weeks, New Delhi has delivered thousands of tonnes of rice to countries facing food crises, including 1,000 tonnes to Burkina Faso, 1,000 tonnes to drought-hit Malawi, and 500 tonnes alongside relief supplies to flood-affected Mozambique.
African Investment Shift Signals New Era of Self-Funded Growth
These developments highlight a broader shift toward intra-African investment, where capital generated on the continent is increasingly being used to build industries, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience.
SMEs in Kenya Face Rising Pressure from Invisible Business Costs
Addressing these hidden costs requires a more coordinated approach between regulators, financial institutions, and policymakers.
AI-Powered Coding Boom Raises Security and Governance Concerns for Businesses
AI-powered coding risks are rapidly emerging as a critical concern for enterprises embracing automation at scale. As organizations integrate AI tools to accelerate software development, a new phenomenon—often referred to
Iran War Hits Africa but Opens Door for Economic Reset
Institutions are urging African governments to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate structural transformation, reduce dependency on external supply chains, and strengthen regional integration.
Malawi Secures $100 Million Rare Earth Investment to Join Africa’s Mining Heavyweights
Lindian Resources, an Australian company listed on the ASX, will use the funding to advance the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, a high-grade deposit expected to begin production in 2026.
India Sends Food Aid as It Eyes Africa’s Critical Minerals
In recent weeks, New Delhi has delivered thousands of tonnes of rice to countries facing food crises, including 1,000 tonnes to Burkina Faso, 1,000 tonnes to drought-hit Malawi, and 500 tonnes alongside relief supplies to flood-affected Mozambique.
African Investment Shift Signals New Era of Self-Funded Growth
These developments highlight a broader shift toward intra-African investment, where capital generated on the continent is increasingly being used to build industries, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience.
SMEs in Kenya Face Rising Pressure from Invisible Business Costs
Addressing these hidden costs requires a more coordinated approach between regulators, financial institutions, and policymakers.
AI-Powered Coding Boom Raises Security and Governance Concerns for Businesses
AI-powered coding risks are rapidly emerging as a critical concern for enterprises embracing automation at scale. As organizations integrate AI tools to accelerate software development, a new phenomenon—often referred to
Under the terms of the deal, Synergetic Development Group will develop an integrated logistics centre for steel products, along with a steel fabrication plant, within the park. The facility will operate using 18 megawatts of geothermal power supplied directly from Olkaria's geothermal fields.
French and Kenyan business leaders have launched the Doing Business in Kenya 2026 Guide, a new investment roadmap aimed at helping international companies navigate Kenya’s market and deepen economic ties
The policy, announced by the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs and implemented by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, allows travellers from designated nations to enter Uganda without obtaining a visa in advance for stays of up to three months for tourism or business purposes.
Under the first deal, New York Stock Exchange-listed Lifezone Metals has secured a 14-month exclusivity agreement to develop the Musongati nickel laterite project, Burundi's most significant nickel deposit and a key asset within the East African Nickel Belt
Kenya could lose Sh5 billion every month if the Gulf conflict disrupts diaspora remittances.
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Kenya’s tourism sector is not just recovering — it’s attracting serious global capital.
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The performance represents the highest annual profit in KCB's history and underscores the resilience of Kenya's banking sector despite persistent economic headwinds including rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, and reduced household spending power.
