The Kenya Railways Corporation on 27 March announced plans to introduce a same-day parcel delivery service using the Standard Gauge Railway, in a move set to redefine cargo transport between Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya Railways said the upcoming service will allow customers to send parcels between Nairobi and Mombasa and have them delivered within the…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange posted a sharp increase in profitability for the full year ending 31 December 2025, signaling renewed momentum in Kenya capital markets. The exchange reported profit after tax of KSh 272.3 million, representing a 134% increase compared to the previous year. The performance was supported by increased trading activity across equities, fixed…
Kenyan government has launched a major reforestation initiative in Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia County, even as security agencies prepare a coordinated operation to remove bandits who have long used the area as a hideout. Officials say at least 10,000 trees have been planted over the past two weeks across sections of the 74,000-acre indigenous forest….
South Africa is seeking to deepen its long-standing infrastructure partnership with China, with a strong focus on upgrading ports, rail and road networks, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said Thursday. Mashatile emphasized that modernizing transport systems remains essential for unlocking South Africa’s economic potential. “We see significant potential to further expand cooperation in infrastructure development, particularly…
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced late Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. energy giant Chevron, directing the two parties to carry out a comprehensive technical study of the offshore NC 146 block — a move that industry watchers say marks one of the most significant Western energy re-engagements with…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the subject of intense interest from Saudi Pro League clubs following his announcement that he will depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old Egyptian international confirmed the mutual agreement with Liverpool, bringing his remarkable nine-year spell with the club to a close. He will leave…
Italy is moving to strengthen energy ties with Algeria as disruptions to gas supplies from Qatar highlight growing vulnerabilities in global energy markets. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the initiative during an official visit to Algiers, where she met President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to advance cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at a joint press conference,…
At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, authorities and the International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, carrying more than 300 migrants and refugees, went down late Tuesday near Guehere in northern Djibouti, prompting an urgent overnight rescue operation by the country’s…
Gulf Energy has paid KSh4 billion to Tullow Oil, easing months of delays and reviving momentum in the Turkana oil project after parliamentary approval of its development plan. The payment is part of an overdue second instalment of USD40 million (KSh5.18 billion) linked to the South Lokichar oilfields. The delay had persisted since December 2025…
The Kenya Revenue Authority is intensifying efforts to match mobile money transactions with tax declarations, targeting individuals who file nil returns despite evident financial activity. Starting 1 April the Kenya Revenue Authority will roll out pre-filled tax returns pulling data from mobile wallets like M-Pesa, requiring filers to verify or explain mismatches by 30 June…
