Investment in Kenya’s digital economy is on the rise, with over $100 million secured by startups in 2023. Both local and international investors are backing promising...
The future of mobile money in Kenya looks promising with emerging tech innovations. Blockchain, AI, and digital IDs will enhance security and expand services. Kenya continues...
Bharat Thakrar’s bid for a $35M exit payout from WPP Scangroup has failed. The High Court ruled the company acted within its rights. The verdict brings...
Smuggled gold from South Sudan and the DRC is increasingly passing through Kenya’s porous borders. The illicit trade threatens efforts to combat money laundering and illicit...
This marks one of the largest single-day bond raises in Uganda’s history. The Bank of Uganda opted for a private placement to discreetly tap institutional investors,...
Rwanda takes bold steps to safeguard its currency amid global fluctuations. Pricing in foreign currencies is now illegal without permission from the central bank. The fine...
Access Bank has officially acquired National Bank of Kenya. This strategic move expands its footprint in East Africa. It marks a new chapter in cross-border African...
Ethiopia’s banking sector is entering a new phase of reform under the central bank’s latest directive. Banks must now build resilience without relying on government support....
The World Chambers Federation has chosen Nairobi as the venue for its first African summit. This decision reflects growing global confidence in Kenya’s economic leadership. The...
Kenya is turning to its most profitable telco, Safaricom, to raise non-tax revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The planned stake sale comes 17 years after...