The Central Bank of Kenya has slashed rates by 350 basis points to 9.50%, easing borrowing costs and spurring private-sector credit. Treasury bill yields dropped to...
Joshua Oigara steps into the regional CEO role after nearly three years at the helm of Stanbic Bank Kenya. He succeeds Patrick Mweheire, who concludes his...
Standard Chartered’s stance highlights a major cultural shift across global banking. The debate is no longer just about productivity but about redefining trust and collaboration. By...
Kenya defends the posting as a step to support citizens and trade in eastern DRC. But the dispute now places Nairobi at the center of Congo’s...
Backed by AfDB and Chinese contractors, the six-year project aims to extend into eastern DRC by 2026. Burundi is positioning itself as a key player in...
While South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria slowed, Kenya surged ahead. Mobile money and agent banking turned rural villages into hubs of finance. The result: Africa’s highest...
With increased capital requirements in Kenya, the playing field is changing fast. FirstRand plans to leverage its scale and resources to enter the market.
Visa row adds strain to US-South Africa relations The dispute comes amid human rights criticisms and trade tensions between Washington and Pretoria. Analysts warn the matter...
U.S. indicts Kenyan, Bulgarian, and others in a $58M arms conspiracy tied to Mexico’s CJNG cartel, revealing a global trafficking network. Kenyan, Bulgarian and Others Indicted...
Sudan’s deepening crisis now pits two rival governments against each other, each claiming legitimacy. The standoff threatens to derail peace efforts and worsen humanitarian suffering across...