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Regulatory Uncertainty is Weighing on East Africa's Banks
Banks across East Africa are growing increasingly uneasy about policy and regulatory uncertainty, with more than two-thirds warning that unpredictable rule changes are becoming a material risk
Kenyan Hospital Performs First Robotic Knee Replacements in the Region
Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi has completed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries in East and Central Africa, performing the procedures in December last year,
Fuel Taxes Lift KRA's December 2025 Collections Above Target
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded its revenue target in December 2025, supported by strong growth in oil-related taxes
Kenya Bans Use of Tea Farmers’ Funds as Loan Collateral
Kenya has banned the use of tea farmers’ funds as collateral for bank loans, tightening government oversight of the ailing tea sector to shield smallholders from financial abuse
Revenue Boom in Arid Counties, But Pending Bills Threaten Fiscal Gains
Uganda's Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya
Ugandans living in the eastern border district of Busia are crossing into neighboring Kenya to access cash due to the government-imposed restrictions.
Kenya Uses Bond Switch to Defer KSh 25bn Debt to 2037
Kenya rolled over KSh 25.17 billion in a January 2026 bond switch, extending domestic debt repayments to 2037 without raising new cash as refinancing pressure mounted. The transaction, only the third bond switch on record, exchanged the August 2026 bond for longer-dated paper at an accepted yield of 13.17 percent and a premium price. The deal supports Treasury’s strategy to lengthen maturities, smooth redemptions, and ease pressure on the primary market amid tight fiscal conditions.
Safaricom Defends Ethiopia Strategy as Share Sale Pricing Remains Sticky Point
Lawmakers and several stakeholders have questioned why the shares were not offered to the wider public, arguing that an open market process could have allowed Kenyans to participate
The African Impact Challenge Opens Applications for Kenyan Health Tech Startups
After Senegal’s Turbulent Triumph, East Africa Prepares for AFCON 2027
Senegal’s dramatic AFCON triumph was overshadowed by controversy, security concerns and accusations of unequal treatment, reigniting debates about fairness and trust in African football. As East Africa prepares to host AFCON 2027 for the first time in decades, the lessons from Senegal’s experience highlight that success will depend not only on infrastructure, but on transparency, equity and credible tournament governance.
Hustler Fund, Credit Guarantees Face Repayment Test as Treasury Scales MSME Lending
The government’s plan to expand the Hustler Fund to KSh100 billion and unlock KSh50 billion in commercial bank lending through the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) has brought renewed focus on the sustainability of state-backed MSME financing