May 12, 2026

Business News

Stanbic Bank Posts 5pc Rise in Q1 Net Profit to Kes 3.5bn

By The COAST Reporter Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Stanbic Bank Kenya has posted a five (5) per cent year-on-year growth in profit after tax to Ksh3.5 billion...

Kenya, Tanzania Sign Agreement to Develop Maritime Transport Sector

By Mbungu Harrison Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya and Tanzania have signed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the maritime transport and shipping services. The...

FKE Pushes for 5pc Wage Rise Cap, Lower Taxes

By Mbungu Harrison  Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE)has  proposed a maximum five per cent increase in minimum wages, citing economic strain on businesses.  ...

Kenya’s China Tariff Gain Means Little If Exports Keep Failing

By The COAST Reporter Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com • EBC Financial Group (EBC) says duty-free access will mean little if Kenya cannot lift exports from USD 196.56...

Sports And Entertainment

CAF Confirms Kenya to co-host AFCON 2027 in Historic ‘Pamoja’ Bid

By Mbungu Harrison Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed Kenya will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations putting to rest speculation...

Tobias Messo Shines at KenGen Golf Tournament in Kericho as Competition Draws 80 Players

By Mbungu Harrison Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Tobias Messo was the star of the day after clinching top honours at the KenGen Golf Tournament held at Kericho...

2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon Announces Winners, Largest Web3 Hackathon Globally

By The COAST Reporter Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science mark the conclusion of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon officially becoming the largest Web3...

Sabaki Estuary Wetland Marathon Launched

By Charo Banda Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Various stakeholders in Malindi in Kilifi County have officially launched a half-marathon of about 21 kilometers aimed at highlighting environmental...