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Synergy 2026 event highlights a bigger industry shift

India, May 11 -- The first day of Synergy 2026 - The Future in Motion closed with a strong focus on leadership, adaptability and long-term business direction. More than a yearly gathering, the event b... Read More


Govt pushes for regional gaming forum to tackle illegal betting

Uganda, May 11 -- Uganda is pushing for closer regional cooperation to fight illegal gambling and harmonise responsible gaming standards as Africa's digital betting industry grows under tighter regula... Read More


Supreme Court directs High Courts to fast-track bail pleas, proposes weekly listing

NEW DELHI, May 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday called for a coordinated mechanism between High Courts, investigating agencies, and state governments to ensure expeditious disposal of bail and antici... Read More


ICPAK directive to boost banks' cash position

Nairobi, May 11 -- Commercial banks are set to report improved cash positions following instruction to include regulatory reserves in their reporting figures. Banks had been accounting for cash set a... Read More


Nairobi apartment prices fall as supply surges

Nairobi, May 11 -- Apartment prices in Nairobi's high-end areas and satellite towns have declined in the past three years in the wake of increased supply and a shift in buyers' preference for stand-al... Read More


Boost for Consolidated Bank as Treasury allocates Sh1bn for capital

Nairobi, May 11 -- The National Treasury has allocated Sh1.125 billion to shore up capital for Consolidated Bank of Kenya, offering a boost to the State-owned lender that is currently in breach of reg... Read More


Scramble for presidential suites as VIPs jet in for Africa-France summit

Nairobi, May 11 -- With the scarcity of presidential suites, Nairobi's luxury hotels have been forced to improvise as they scramble to cash in on the wave of VIPs and VVIPs arriving for the Africa-Fra... Read More


Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s India launch set for May: Full details

India, May 11 -- The Oppo Find X9s India launch has also been confirmed alongside the company's first Ultra flagship debut. Oppo has officially announced that Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will be launch... Read More


Sleeper bus overturns on Ganga Expressway after tyre burst; 1 dead and over 30 injured

India, May 11 -- At least 1 passenger lost their life and over 30 others were injured after a sleeper bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway following a sudden tyre burst, police said. The accident t... Read More


SBM Bank Kenya gets Sh405m capital from parent

Nairobi, May 11 -- Mauritius's SBM Holdings injected an additional Sh405 million into its subsidiary SBM Bank Kenya in the financial year ended December 2025, reflecting a race by commercial banks to ... Read More