Europe Disburses US$1.16bn to Support Egypt's Economy
The European Commission has disbursed €1 billion (~US$1.16bn) in concessional development financing to Egypt, the first of the expected three instalments
From East African Industrial to NSE 20: The Forgotten Roots of Kenya’s Market Benchmark
From its inception as the East African Industrial Share Index to its rebranding as the NSE 20, this benchmark has mirrored the trajectory of Kenya’s capital markets.
China Offers Kenya 98.2% Zero-Duty Market Access
Kenya has reached a preliminary bilateral trade understanding with China that will grant 98.2% zero-duty market access for its goods
CIB Bank Kenya Appoints Tirus Mwithiga as its new CEO
CIB Bank Kenya has appointed Tirus Mwithiga as its new CEO, taking over from Abhinav Nehra, who was appointed to the role in April 2024.
Fuel Price Cuts Offer Some Relief to Motorists, Households
Kenya's energy regulator has announced price cuts for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene by KSh2.00, KSh1.00 and KSh1.00 per litre respectively,
Kenya Railways Unveils Nyayo, Talanta Stadiums Rail Link for AFCON 2027
Kenya Railways has begun clearing land for a new commuter rail station at Nyayo National Stadium and a spur line linking Nairobi Central Station to Talanta Sports City
EABL's CFO Risper Ohaga’s Exits After Six Years at the Helm
East African Breweries Plc has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Ohaga
Starlink Rival Spacecoin Enters Kenya
Spacecoin, a U.S space startup building a decentralized internet network, has secured regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
Kenya Maintains Lead as Startup Funding Nears US$1 Billion
Kenyan startups raised close to US$1 billion in funding in 2025, the largest amount raised by any African market since 2022, driven overwhelmingly by debt financing into energy and asset-heavy companies
Africa’s Upstream Momentum Building Up, but Investment Discipline Remains Elusive
As encouraging as the upstream outlook is, Africa’s geology remains complex, and that complexity can shape how and where companies invest.
Uganda Goes to the Polls
US Suspends Visa Applications From Kenya's Neighbors
The United States has suspended immigrant visa applications from 75 countries "whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates,"