IMF Seeks Replacement as Dr. Nancy Onyango Prepares to Exit
In mid-2023, Dr Onyango was shortlisted to replace Dr Patrick Njoroge as Central Bank of Kenya Governor.
Kenya’s Strategy to Redeem KSh 299B Eurobond in June 2024
Kenya’s National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u has disclosed an elaborate strategy by the Government to settle the US$ 2 billion (KShs 299 billion) Eurobond that matures in June [...]Tyme Cofounder Tjaart Van Der Walt on Building Digital Banking Platforms for Emerging Markets
At the recent Kauffman Fellows Africa VC Summit in Nairobi, we caught up with Tjaart Van Der Walt, Director and co-founder Tyme. “We now have over 8 million customers on [...]Exclusive; Flutterwave CEO GB Discusses Expansion Plans and Vision for the Next Decade
On the sidelines of the first Kauffman Fellows Africa VC summit in Nairobi, The Kenyan Wall Street sat down with Olugbenga Agboola (GB), the Founder and CEO of Africa's largest [...]
Kenya faces looming Debt Crisis as its first Eurobond Matures in 2024 Report
Kenya risks going the way of Ghana Greece and Sri Lanka if its current public debt load is not lessened, ahead of the first Eurobond it issued, which matures in [...]Kauffman Fellows CEO Jeff Harbach Discusses Venture Capital in Africa and Impact on VCs
In a recent interview with The Kenyan Wall Street, Kauffman Fellows CEO Jeff Harbach shared insights on hosting the organization's inaugural VC Summit in Africa, the impact of Kauffman Fellows [...]KQ Increases Its Weekly Flights On the Nairobi-London Route
Kenya Airways(KQ), the country’s national carrier has announced the introduction of two daily flights from Nairobi to London, effective 29th October 2023. KQ customers can now choose between a morning [...]President Ruto Joins U.S-Kenya Business Roadshow in San Francisco
Kenyan President William Ruto will take center stage today at the U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow in San Francisco, California. The event, organized by the U.S. Government's Prosper Africa initiative and the [...]WTO Warns Against Early Signs of Trade Restrictions
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has raised concern over a sharp increase in unilateral trade measures, warning that if unchecked could fragment the world economy. In its World Trade Report [...]
EABL Under Probe Over Sale of Additional Shares to UK’s Diageo Plc
The East Africa Breweries Limited(EABL) top management has been placed under scrutiny by the Senate over the acquisition of an additional 15% shares in the giant brewer by its majority [...]Kenya's President Ruto Leads Delegation to US for Tech Investment Roadshow
Kenya's President, William Ruto, will this week lead a delegation from Kenya to the United States for the second US-Kenya Business Roadshow. The delegation, which will focus on attracting venture [...]Nairobi Declaration; African Leaders Call for Global Support to Address Climate Crisis and Economic Challenges
African leaders have taken a bold stance on the global stage, highlighting the urgent need for equitable solutions to the climate crisis and economic development. While closing the three day [...]
