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
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,
Ghana Settles US$1.5bn in Energy Sector Debts
The Government of Ghana settled a total of US$1.47bn in energy sector debts which it said posed "one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability."Iran’s Economic Crisis Deepens as Protests Spread Beyond Cities
Iran’s deepening economic crisis, driven by a collapsing currency, soaring inflation and shrinking fiscal space, has triggered protests that have spread from beyond major cities. As economic grievances increasingly merge with political demands, the unrest highlights mounting pressure on the government’s ability to stabilize the economy and contain widening social discontent.Zambia Eyes New IMF Program After Current Deal Expires
Zambia plans to negotiate a new financing programme with the International Monetary Fund after its current IMF arrangement expires this month, opting not to extend the existing deal. The move comes as the country prepares for elections later this year, with the timing and scope of a successor programme expected to reflect both ongoing reform commitments and rising political pressures.Kenya Raises KSh 60.6Bn in First Bond Sale of 2026
Kenya opened 2026 with a fully subscribed bond auction, raising KSh 60.6Bn after attracting KSh 71.5Bn in bids for the 20- and 25-year FXDs.
Kenya Grows Internet Access But Regional Inequality Persists
Kenya’s expansion of internet access over the past decade has been rapid and broad-based, but new data show it has also entrenched a digital divideKenya's Current Account Deficit Crossed 3.17% of GDP in Q3 2025
Kenya's Trade Deficit Triples, Piling Pressure On Foreign Reserves
Kenya’s external trade is becoming more regionally concentrated on the export side while growing increasingly dependent on Asia and Europe for importsKenya GDP Growth Hits 4.9% in Third Quarter 2025 as Farms and Construction Recover
Kenya’s economy expanded 4.9% in Q3 2025 compared to 4.2% in Q3 2024 as agriculture, construction, and mining recovered.Kenya's Formal Employment Surges to 3.2 Million Amid Shift Toward Services, Education
Formal wage employment in Kenya rose steadily from 2.74 million in 2020 to 3.21 million in 2024, reflecting broad-based growth across both private and public sectors,20 Counties Spend Zero on Development as Salaries Dominate
Twenty county governments reported zero development expenditure during the quarter, effectively postponing capital investment entirely.
