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Buganda sets agenda for new term, calls for an end to corruption

Uganda, May 4 -- Buganda Kingdom has called for a renewed national focus on fighting corruption, safeguarding peace and improving livelihoods, as the country enters a new political term. Addressing t... Read More


From debt to delivery: Murang'a's Irungu Kang'ata healthcare turnaround

Nairobi, May 4 -- In the face of a lean budget, irregular and delayed disbursement of the equitable share by the National Treasury, as well as crushing debts from the Social Health Authority (SHA), Mu... Read More


Ather Energy Reports Record Performance In FY2026, Expands Market Share & Sales

Mumbai, May 4 -- Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ather Energy has announced its strongest-ever performance in FY2026, characterised by record sales volumes and significant improvements in finan... Read More


KMRC prices green bond at 12.2pc, eyes tax-free sweetener

Nairobi, May 4 -- The Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) has offered a fixed interest rate of 12.2 percent per annum for an eight-year term for its green bond that targets to raise Sh3 billion,... Read More


Darbar move resumes, CM Omar takes charge in Srinagar

Jammu, May 4 -- Charts 6-month governance roadmap; stresses coordinated execution of development works, smooth Amarnath Yatra management Srinagar, May 4: Marking the formal resumption of the bi-annua... Read More


KDF gets Sh6bn Israel loan for air defence amid Iran war

Nairobi, May 4 -- Kenya has secured a Sh6.1 billion Israeli-backed loan to acquire a high-tech missile defence system, strengthening its ability to counter aerial threats amid rising regional insecuri... Read More


EU reaffirms commitment to 265bn/- SASA programme

DODOMA, May 4 -- The European Union has assured the Tanzanian government of its continued commitment to implementing the €92.7 million (about 265bn/-) four-year Green and Smart Cities (SASA) pro... Read More


Financial frameworks must evolve quickly to support India's proliferation of data centres

New Delhi, May 4 -- India has entered the global race of data centre expansion with visible scale and policy momentum. Niti Aayog places India's current capacity for data centres at about 1.3-1.4 giga... Read More


Vietjet lifts quarterly profit to 922 billion dong

Hong Kong, May 4 -- Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company reported net profit rose 47% to 922.3 billion dong (US$35 million) in the three months to March 31 2026, from net profit of 627.5 billion dong ... Read More


Kamuli passes Shs78.1b budget amid accountability concerns

Uganda, May 4 -- Kamuli District Local Government has passed a budget of Shs 78.1 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, up from last year's Shs71 billion, amid concerns over accountability, shoddy w... Read More