Financial Times — international news organization whose reports and rankings on African companies and global business appear in Kenyan coverage.
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… He was on the front page of the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Mirror, The Paper, The Daily Telegraph, The Times and more. …
Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the worldThe Standard
… 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 universityCitizen Digital
… 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 CupThe IMF rejected a Financial Times report claiming it had dropped London School of Economics professor Ricardo Reis as lead economist candidate because of his earlier criticism of President Trump's tariffs. The IMF instead appointed fellow LSE professor Silvana Tenreyro to the role.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IMF rejected a Financial Times report claiming it had dropped London School of Economics professor Ricardo Reis as lead economist candidate because of his earlier criticism of President Trump's tariffs. The IMF instead appointed fellow LSE professor Silvana Tenreyro to the role.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden votes Sunday in a close election where the centre-left opposition led by the Social Democrats holds a lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition, with polls showing the left with around 50 percent support and the right with around 47 percent. The campaign has been dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state amid fears over Europe's security, though both blocs have narrowed their positions in recent weeks.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
UAE investment in Africa is moving into artificial intelligence, renewable energy, logistics and infrastructure. The UAE launched a US$1 billion AI for Development initiative in 2025 to finance AI projects across African countries, while UAE entities have announced more than US$168 billion in projects across Africa since 2017.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, though Sky News reported he is not certain to proceed with the plan.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya was named Kenya's Best Retail Bank and Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognised for its customer-centric strategy and digital innovation, while Stanbic Bank Kenya was named Kenya's Best Investment Bank. Co-op Bank now serves over 9.8 million account holders with over 90 per cent of transactions processed through digital channels.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named Kenya's Best Retail Bank and Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognized for its customer-centric strategy and integration of traditional banking with digital innovation. The tier-one lender serves over 9.8 million account holders with more than 90 per cent of transactions processed through digital and alternative channels.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
TECH Global University has been positioned as the highest-rated university in the world by its students on major review platforms. The institution scored 4.9 out of 5 on both Google Maps (with over 4,000 reviews) and Trustpilot, which awarded it the "Excellent" rating.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after fighting in Lebanon strained a Trump-Pezeshkian deal signed this week to end the Middle East war. Talks scheduled between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed with no new date announced, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to resume.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
TECH Global University has been recognised as a Google Partner Premier, a distinction granted annually to the world's most outstanding online companies, representing 3 per cent of companies committed to high-quality digital services. The award certifies the university's technological infrastructure and advanced virtual learning platform, with website loading times of less than 3 seconds.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Turaco, a microfinance and technology company, won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards in Cairo for its embedded insurance approach that integrates insurance products into services used by customers. The model has enabled more than five million people across Africa and South Asia to access insurance coverage.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius said the company has not ruled out entering the defence industry, stating that Europe needs to strengthen its defence capabilities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His remarks reflect Germany's broader effort to boost military capacity.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted net profit of Ksh.8.41 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, a 21.3% increase from Ksh.6.93 billion a year earlier, driven by growth in lending, customer deposits, and digital banking transactions.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →