With public debt at 65.5% of GDP, Kenya is exploring innovative solutions. The debt swap restructures obligations without new borrowing. It channels resources to agriculture and...
After months of contraction, lending rebounded strongly in July. Private-sector loans grew 3.3%, the highest since July 2024. Governor Kamau Thugge credits sustained interest rate cuts...
The GERD inauguration has heightened tensions with Egypt and Sudan, who fear threats to Nile water security. Cairo calls the project an “existential risk” during drought...
The SportPesa trademark dispute is more than just a business fight—it’s a clash of Kenya’s billionaire elite. Regulators, courts, and punters are caught in the crossfire....
The Feeding Our Future probe has already led to 74 indictments, with more trials and sentencings expected. FBI investigators said Farah and his associates laundered over...
Armani’s signature unlined jackets and minimalist designs revolutionized both menswear and womenswear. Hollywood stars and executives alike embraced his sophisticated yet effortless style. His influence remains...
An IMF team is expected in Nairobi this month to assess Kenya’s rising debt risks. With public debt now above Sh11.5 trillion, the country faces mounting...
Ethiopia’s central bank governor Mamo Mihretu has resigned, raising fresh doubts over the country’s birr float and reform agenda. His exit comes as Addis Ababa seeks...
Elected in May 2025 with over 76% of the vote, Sidi Ould Tah was sworn in on September 1 in Abidjan. His leadership comes at a...
Mounting debt has forced Uganda to rely heavily on domestic borrowing, driving up interest costs. This year alone, the government will spend $2.8 billion on local...