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… Thanks to its international scope, TECH has a presence in more than 150 countries and has twice been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in Europe in recent years. …
TECH Global University: Leader in employability, tops the ranking with the highest number of graduates placed professionallyFinancial Times ranks Turaco among Africa’s fastest growing companies By Benjamin Muriuki May 12, 2026 03:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Microinsurance and technology company Turaco ha …
Financial Times ranks Turaco among Africa’s fastest growing companies… This week, social impact organisation Inkomoko was ranked the fifth fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times, highlighting the growing focus on businesses operating within displacement-affected communities. …
From aid to enterprise: Refugee businesses expand East Africa's economy… In an interview with the Financial Times (FT), the Nigerian billionaire said he is looking at Kenya as the location for a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery he intends to build in East Africa, the newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the interview. …
Dangote favours Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for Sh2tr oil refinery… "We resolved this matter to stay focused on what we do best: delivering the most innovative products and services to our users," Apple told the Financial Times. …
Apple agrees to $250 mn settlement over AI Siri claims… Badr Jafar, the UAE's special envoy for business and philanthropy, wrote in the Financial Times in early April that the Gulf states would never "return to a posture of strategic dependence on a narrow strait controlled by an unpredictable neighbour". …
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn- April 2026
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Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the world… Thanks to its international scope, TECH has a presence in more than 150 countries and has twice been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in Europe in recent years. …
Forbes positions TECH Global University as world's best online university… US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times it would be a "dream" to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the fact they lost in a qualification playoff last month. …
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
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Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion first-quarter profit
The News
Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported a 21.3 per cent rise in net profit to Sh8.41 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, driven by a 13.6 per cent jump in operating income and contributions from non-banking subsidiaries. The bank was also named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 by Financial Times.
Why it matters
Co-op Bank's strong first-quarter profit growth signals positive momentum in Kenya's financial sector and banking stability.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Today
Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion first-quarter profit
Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported a 21.3 per cent rise in net profit to Sh8.41 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, driven by a 13.6 per cent jump in operating income and contributions from non-banking subsidiaries. The bank was also named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 by Financial Times.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
TECH Global University reports 99% graduate employment within one year
TECH Global University focuses on employability through degrees combining theory with practical, real-world cases, with 99 per cent of graduates finding jobs matching their qualification level within a year of completing their studies.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
Financial Times ranks Turaco second fastest-growing Kenyan company
Microinsurance and technology company Turaco has been recognised by the Financial Times among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time, ranking second in Kenya and 29th overall on the continent. Turaco's revenue grew fivefold over the three-year assessment period, rising from KSh189 million to KSh963 million, and the company currently insures more than five million people across six African markets.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Refugee-owned businesses drive economic growth in East Africa
Refugee-owned enterprises in camps and urban centres across East Africa are creating jobs and becoming part of local economies, moving beyond traditional humanitarian aid models. Social impact organisation Inkomoko, which supports refugee and host community entrepreneurs, has invested over $37.5 million in small businesses since 2012 and supported over 120,000 entrepreneurs.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
Dangote considers Mombasa for 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is considering Kenya's Mombasa port as the location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery in East Africa, according to an interview with the Financial Times.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
Apple settles $250 million class action over Siri AI claims
Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence capabilities for Siri in late 2024. The settlement covers roughly 36 million eligible devices purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, with no admission of wrongdoing by Apple.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
Gulf states seek to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions
Gulf monarchies are exploring alternative oil and trade routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz following Middle East tensions, but experts warn that economics, politics, and regional rivalries will complicate such efforts.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
Forbes names TECH Global University world's best online university
Forbes has designated TECH Global University as "the world's best online university," citing its academic offer, teaching staff selection, and innovative learning method. The magazine highlighted TECH's 100 per cent online methodology and its Relearning teaching method, which has obtained scores above 4 out of 5 on a Likert scale.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 23 April
Italy dismisses bid to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →