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Dr.James Mwangi’s London honour underscores his rise from humble beginnings to global financial statesman. His leadership at Equity is reshaping Africa’s economic future. The world is...
Kenya is under pressure to cut its budget deficit, with the IMF projecting a drop from 5.7% to 4.1% of GDP by FY2024/25. While the IMF...
SBM Bank Kenya posted a modest profit in Q1 2025, signaling early gains from its SME-focused turnaround strategy. “It’s a foundation year,” said a senior executive....
Access Bank’s acquisition of NBK is on hold as Nigeria’s central bank demands it divest from Congo and review its UK operations. Despite Access Congo’s profitability,...
In a significant stride towards financial integration, the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA) introduced the East African Exchanges (EAE) 20 Share Index on April 12....
Ethiopia’s 2026 elections may cost nearly double 2021’s budget. With aid shrinking and costs rising, the ballot tests fiscal and political stability. Ethiopia’s 2026 Elections Will...
Somalia has launched its nationwide voter registration drive, paving the way for its first one-person, one-vote elections since 1969. The historic shift from a clan-based system...
Nigeria’s Central Bank has halted Access Bank’s planned acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya, despite approvals from Kenyan and regional regulators. The surprise move casts...
Nelson Amenya exposed discrepancies in Kenya’s $2.8 billion fuel deal, revealing issues with pricing, bidding, and selection criteria. After submitting his findings to the World Bank...
Umeme’s buyout row sends ripples through regional markets, as litigation risks spook investors ahead of Uganda’s next wave of energy-sector PPPs under Vision 2040.
