Choice Microfinance Gains Nationwide Status after Central Bank Greenlight
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved Choice Microfinance Bank to transition from a community microfinance bank to a ...
Jubaland and Mogadishu Standoff Escalates after Ahmed Madoobe Reelected President
A brewing standoff between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubaland State over the latter's decision to defy a ...
6 Marketable Export Crops in Demand Globally
Kenya's agribusiness sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing significantly to employment, income, and export crop earnings. The country's ...
Over 80% of African Startup Founders Face Mental Health Issues – Flourish Ventures Survey
86% of founders report that building their startups has taken a toll on their mental health, a survey by early-stage ...
Central Bank Moves to Protect Lenders From Liquidity Shocks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed that commercial banks raise their share in liquid assets to cover panic ...
University of Nairobi Launches the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park, One of its ‘Big Five’ Projects
The University of Nairobi (UoN) will tap into Kenya's nascent innovation ecosystem after opening up the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park ...
Botswana’s New President Advocates for Continental Accountability and Governance
Africa’s economic success and sustainability are intrinsically linked to accountable governance, Botswana’s newly elected President, Duma Boko, stressed at the ...
COMESA’s Proposes Quick Fixes to Address High Vegetable Oil Prices
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is mulling a couple of measures to contain the runaway prices ...
StanChart Kenya’s Q3 Profits Surge 63%
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya posted a KSh 15.8 billion net profit in the 9 months to September, a 63% uptick ...
Adani Claims Kenya Cancellations Have no Material Impact on Conglomerate
In a letter to the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Adani Enterprises Limited stated ...