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May 11, 2026
EADB Sets Aside USD 13 Million for Youth and Women-Led Businesses as Rwanda Takes Over Leadership
East African Development Bank launches USD 13 million fund for women, youth entrepreneurs as Rwanda's Murangwa takes Governing Council chair
May 11, 2026
Stanbic Bank Kenya Q1 2026 Profit Hits KES 3.5 Billion as Deposits Cross KES 400 Billion
Stanbic Bank Kenya's Q1 2026 net profit grew 5% to KES 3.5 billion as customer deposits crossed KES 400 billion.
May 10, 2026
Glovo’s KES 10 Billion Kenya Bet: Why Nairobi, and Why Now?
Glovo dominates Kenyan food and grocery delivery, and its new Nairobi headquarters reflects that. The fuller picture, including the company's…
May 10, 2026
It Wasn’t Just the Grid. Microsoft Asked Kenya for a Cheque the Government Couldn’t Write.
Bloomberg reports Microsoft and G42 asked Kenya to guarantee annual capacity payments. The government couldn't, and the talks broke down.
May 9, 2026
Kenya Stalls $1 Billion Microsoft–G42 Data Centre Plan as the Power Maths Catches Up
Kenya pauses the $1 billion Microsoft–G42 Olkaria data centre after President Ruto admitted the national grid cannot support it yet.
May 9, 2026
The Quiet Telco Truce: Why Airtel Is Sharing Pipes With Its Biggest African Rivals
Airtel Africa's deals with MTN, Vodacom and SpaceX point to a telco truce that has direct implications for Kenya's market.
May 9, 2026
Airtel’s Home Broadband Just Grew 86%. Safaricom Should Be Watching.
Airtel Africa's home broadband customer base grew 86% in FY26, signalling a serious challenge to Safaricom's lead in Kenyan 5G…
May 9, 2026
From $2.65 Billion to $10 Billion: The Airtel Money IPO Story Is Bigger Than the Delay
Airtel Money's IPO is delayed to H2 2026, but its valuation has climbed from $2.65 billion in 2021 to potentially…
May 9, 2026
Airtel Africa FY26: Profit Triples to $813M as Data Finally Beats Voice
Revenue jumped 29.5% to $6.42 billion, but the CEO is already warning that diesel costs could pressure next year's margins.
May 9, 2026
Old Mutual Rolls Out Nationwide Financial Wellness Drive for Kenyan SMEs and Households
Old Mutual Kenya launches a nationwide financial wellness drive across eight towns offering free advisory clinics for SMEs and households…
