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Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.
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Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.
Politics
Nairobi-Thika Expressway Groundbreaking Expected Within Two Months
Motorists travelling between Nairobi and Thika could get an alternative route as the government prepares to launch construction of a proposed elevated expressway within the next two months…
Technology
CFAO Mobility Kenya takes over Case IH operations
CFAO Mobility Kenya has taken over management of agricultural equipment brand Case IH in Kenya, effective 1 October 2026, following an internal reorganisation within the CFAO Group. The…
Humanitarian crisis: Ethiopia clashes drive 36,000 into Kenya
The displaced population was spread across six camps and host communities.
Technology
Jumia Kenya Black Friday targets shoppers beyond Nairobi
Jumia Kenya will launch its 2026 Black Friday campaign on 30 October, targeting consumers across the country as the e-commerce platform expands beyond Nairobi. According to Jumia, its…
Business
Billionaire Rai expands with Sh4.2 billion Nandi sugar factory
With the addition of the Nandi plant, factories under the Rai family umbrella would have a capacity of more than 18,000 TCD.
Business
Smartphones, TVs lead online shopping as Jumia expands Black Friday campaign
Smartphones and televisions remain popular as online shopping expands to household and everyday goods; Jumia says 82pc of its audience is aged 18-44.
Business
Ruto to Russia: Invest in African factories, not just raw material exports
President Ruto has urged Russia to invest in African manufacturing, technology and skills, saying the continent must move beyond raw material exports to create jobs and boost industrial…
‘She’s one of us’: Nigerian Buccaneer at Soweto Derby
South Africans raised more than $2,500 to bring the Nigerian supporter, widely known online as Anoda Mirakle, to Johannesburg.
Technology
Bolt adds pay-more, wait-less ride options in Kenya
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has rolled out three ride categories in Kenya. Customers can pay extra for a faster pick-up, wait longer for a cheaper fare, or hire a car by the hour. The Priority…
Politics
Somalia’s election dispute reaches Supreme Court amid deepening political crisis
The legal challenge seeks to overturn steps taken to revise the country’s Provisional Constitution and challenge the 2027 national election timetable.
Entertainment
Dangote Cement rewards top distributors with Sh1.3 billion in gifts, cash and luxury vehicles
Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its top-performing distributors and business partners with luxury vehicles, haulage trucks and cash prizes as part of an awards ceremony
Business
Konza targets 10,000 jobs as textile production begins
Konza Technopolis targets 10,000 jobs as textile production begins at its Export Processing Zone. The technology city is seeking manufacturers in electronics, solar products and other…
Business
Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.8% as cost of living pressures persist
Kenya’s annual inflation rate increased to 6.8% in September 2026, up from 6.6% in August, highlighting continued pressure on household budgets and the cost of living. The increase reflects…
Technology
Madica gets US$6m from Flourish Ventures to back more African startups
Madica has secured an additional US$6 million from Flourish Ventures to extend its pre-seed investment programme by three years. It plans to invest in 25 to 30 more African start-ups and…
Technology
LOOP launches all-in-one merchant platform for Kenyan SMEs
NCBA Group’s digital financial services arm, LOOP DFS, has launched LOOP BIZ+, a merchant platform that combines payment acceptance, working capital loans and AI-powered stock management…
Business
Coffee weekly auction nets Sh1.01 billion
The average market price stood at Sh38,236 per 50 kg bag, with the highest price reaching Sh51,726 and the lowest standing at Sh5,197 per 50 kg bag.
Business
The NSE Bull Run: Sustainable Re-rating or Speculative Euphoria?
Kenya’s equity market has recorded a strong rally in 2026, raising questions about whether rising share prices reflect improving corporate fundamentals or increasing investor appetite for…
Technology
The business of satellite internet in Africa is becoming a fight over distribution
Satellite operators can own the infrastructure that connects remote communities to the internet, but they do not always control how customers access that service. Across Africa, licensing…
Business
South Africa Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Qualifying Portfolios
South Africa has expanded fund managers’ investment flexibility by allowing qualifying portfolios to allocate up to 100% of their assets to foreign investments, subject to their mandates…
All of Africa Today - October 29, 2026
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Technology
Banks and fintechs face a new VAT bill as Kenya changes digital payment tax rules
Banks and fintechs in Kenya are preparing to apply a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) to fees charged for digital payment services, including payment processing, card settlement and payment…
Technology
KRA and Safaricom explore using M-Pesa to issue tax invoices for small businesses
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is in discussions with Safaricom over M-Pesa tax invoicing for businesses, with the proposed arrangement allowing the telecommunications operator to…
Lifestyle
Agnes Wanjiru Family Outraged as Extradition Hearing Delayed to 2027
[allAfrica] The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by former British soldier Robert James Purkiss in 2012, has condemned the postponement of his extradition hearing…
Business
Housing struggles leave vulnerable families without decent homes
Nearly nine in 10 Kenyans are cutting essential spending to afford housing, as Habitat for Humanity Kenya partners with communities to build decent homes for vulnerable families.
Sports
Kigali took the chequered flag while Nairobi was still looking for the keys
Rwandas F1 deal exposes Kenyas missed opportunities in motorsport and the need for long-term investment.
Business
Saccos struggle to lend mortgages as loans drop by Sh2.7 billion
Kenyan Saccos' mortgage disbursements fell by 26.75 per cent to Sh7.47 billion in 2025, despite land and housing remaining their largest lending sector.
Entertainment
BETA, ‘Usawa Ni Sawa’: What UDA and ODM Want in Their 2027 Manifesto
The broad-based coalition has formed a joint committee to develop a manifesto ahead of the 2027 General Election, with President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda…
Entertainment
Eastleigh Building Collapse: Possible Signs of Life Detected Under Rubble
The search and rescue operation at the collapsed multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, entered its sixth day on Wednesday. Rescue teams continued to comb through the rubble as…
