Business and Economy

Kenya to double power imports from Ethiopia to meet demand

Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia.[AFP] Kenya…

2 months ago

World Bank targets $23bn private capital push as Africa races to create jobs for booming youth population

The multibillion-dollar initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, will be driven through the bank’s newly consolidated Guarantee Platform,…

2 months ago

Rostam Urges Unified Trade System to Strengthen Kenya-Tanzania Relations

Kenya and Tanzania Eye Unified Commercial System to Fuel Economic Growth DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a significant move…

3 months ago

Kenya’s Economy Poised for 4% GDP Growth by 2026 as Inflation Cools

Kenya's GDP Projected to Surge 4% by 2026 as Inflation Eases, Boosting Market Confidence Kenya’s economy is poised for a…

3 months ago

Kenya and Japan Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnership

Kenya and Japan Reaffirm Strong Partnership for Economic Growth Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign…

3 months ago

Nigeria’s World Bank Debt Climbs to $2.08 Billion

Nigerian Startups Shine at IHS Nigeria's Inaugural Demo Day, Showcasing Innovation and Investment Potential Ilorin, Kwara State – Nineteen high-growth…

3 months ago

Kenyan Exports Gain Near-Total Access to China Market with 98% Tariff Reduction

Kenya Secures Expanded Market Access in China with New Zero-Tariff Agreement Kenya's export sector is poised for significant growth following…

3 months ago

KfW Boosts German Investment in Africa as it Joins ATIDI

KfW Development Bank Boosts German Investment in Africa with ATIDI Partnership Nairobi, Kenya – April 29, 2026 – In a…

3 months ago

What’s Holding Back Growth for MENA Businesses? Insights from Bank Al-Maghrib

Key Constraints on Firm Growth in MENA Region Identified by Bank Al-Maghrib Study A recent working paper from Bank Al-Maghrib…

3 months ago

Airtel Money and Absa Kenya Partner to Boost SME Payments

Airtel Money and Absa Bank Kenya Partner to Streamline Payments for SMEs Nairobi, Kenya – Airtel Money, Kenya’s second-largest mobile…

3 months ago