Hong Kong tower blocks fire death toll rises to 128 » Capital News

At least 128 people have died in a devastating fire that engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. A further 79 people have been injured in the city’s deadliest blaze in more... Read more »

Africa: News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we... Read more »

Chinese developers eye local financing as capital needs surge

Equity Bank managing director Moses Nyabanda meeting participants at the dinner attended by Chinese investors.[James Wanzala/Standard] Chinese real estate developers in Kenya are increasingly seeking stronger partnerships with local... Read more »

Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-elections

Homa bay MP Peter Kaluma is whisked away by security officials after violence broke out at Kasipul polling station. [Fle, Standard]  Violence and bribery claims disrupted by‑elections in several counties on Thursday,... Read more »

Experts: AI, entrepreneurship skills key to engineering’s future

Eng. Shammah Kiteme (left) the President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya presenting a gift to Caroline Wanjeri Kihara (right) the Director of Mortgage Business at KCB Bank, during the... Read more »

Africa: Trump Says South Africa Will Not Be Invited to 2026 G20 in Miami

Nairobi — President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, intensifying a diplomatic standoff that... Read more »

East Africa: Emirates’ Third Nairobi Flight Heats Up East Africa’s Skies

Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations in Kenya, the world’s largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, set to begin on 1 March 2026. The move will... Read more »

Kenya: Why Embedded Finance Is the Missing Link for Kenyan Marketplaces

Nairobi — In Kenya’s rapidly evolving digital economy, the rise of online marketplaces has reshaped how businesses and consumers interact. From e-commerce platforms like Jumia and Kilimall to P2P services like Twiga... Read more »

Integrity isn’t optional; it’s quiet force holding everything together

Integrity is not a slogan or an accessory. It determines how an organisation will either resist pressure, adapt or fail. The majority of the leaders consider external threats, yet the most... Read more »

How local businesses can benefit from Commonwealth amid new interest

Smoke exhaust gas emissions from cargo lagre ship ,Marine diesel enginse exhaust gas from combustion.[FILE] Across the world, the economic uncertainty of the past few years has served as... Read more »