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Anchoring the Indian Ocean

India, Feb. 11 -- India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) is steadily taking shape. India's growing affinity with Seychelles shows that its... Read More


The Epstein mirror: How power and money colluded in plain sight

India, Feb. 11 -- It is ugly. It is disgusting. No one knows whether he died by suicide or by some other, more carefully arranged ending, designed to bury what he knew and whom it protected. But this ... Read More


Congress dilemma: Why Rahul Gandhi must decide the Party's future now

India, Feb. 11 -- Two decades in politics is not a small period. Though the learning curve never ceases to exist, the time comes in the life of a political leader to give a real account of himself or ... Read More


How could rare earth scarcity push India into a China trap?

India, Feb. 11 -- India's march towards becoming a technology superpower in the domains of electric vehicles, defence systems, energy grids, space and science critically depends on rare metals which m... Read More


Pakistan's workers' remittances surge to $3.5 billion in januaryPublished on: February 10, 2026 11:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 11 -- Pakistan witnessed a significant increase in workers' remittances, reaching $3.5 billion in January 2026, marking a 15.4% rise compared to January 2025. The growth highlights the ... Read More


VC firm Delta40 raises Sh2.6bn to fund African startups

Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- Kenyan venture capital (VC) firm Delta40 has secured $20 million (Sh2.6 billion) to expand its financing for startups in the country and across Africa. The round drew 54 investors... Read More


Banks' lending margin widens as they squeeze depositors

Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- Commercial banks have continued to squeeze their customers for higher margins after cutting their lending rates at a slower pace compared to the returns they offer for deposits. T... Read More


Treasury in the dark over billions used on climate change fight

Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- The National Treasury is in the dark about billions of shillings spent or mobilised towards combating climate change, an audit has revealed, raising questions on accountability of ... Read More


Court orders audit of firm's loan account in bank row

Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- The High Court has ordered Mayfair CIB Bank to provide one of its customers, Akshar Industries, with a full and accurate statement of accounts following allegations of predatory le... Read More


Official sacked over 'one-term' claim for Wavinya gets Sh4.2m

Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- Machakos County government has been faulted for unfairly terminating the services of a county executive committee member for allegedly stating that governor Wavinya Ndeti's governm... Read More