Thugge’s rate cuts restored Kenyan inflation to the target range. Jouahri reduced Morocco’s inflation to 0.3% in August 2025. Both leaders secured top marks in the...
The Kenya Pipeline IPO marks the first state-owned enterprise listing in over a decade. Proceeds will help the government cut debt and ease reliance on borrowing....
Treasury Secretary John Mbadi has hinted at carving up Safaricom or selling part of the government’s 35% stake. Such a shift would mark the biggest restructuring...
The British banking giant is redirecting focus to Asia and the Middle East, where it sees deeper capital markets. Its exit highlights the challenges foreign lenders...
Nation Media’s largest shareholder, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, will transfer its controlling stake to Nairobi-based NPRT Holdings. Kenya’s CMA said the move is...
Eyob Tekalign, a chief architect of Ethiopia’s Home-Grown Economic Reform Program, takes over the National Bank of Ethiopia at a critical economic moment. He is tasked...
Equity Bank is preparing a phased entry into Ethiopia after new laws opened the market to foreign lenders. CEO James Mwangi says the expansion could unlock...
Rising interest costs and a growing debt-to-GDP ratio are raising concerns among economists. They warn the trend could limit future public spending on key services.
Unlike many content creators, Shamil Wamala has blended humor, activism, and sharp social insights into short-form videos that resonate with youth. He says, “I use comedy...
The Congolese army has reinforced its positions in North Kivu as clashes with M23 rebels intensify. Ceasefire violations reported this week signal that diplomatic efforts are...