Business and Economy

Equity Crowned Kenya’s Top Bank at 2026 Think Business Banking Awards

NCBA Group Crowned Kenya's Overall Best Bank NCBA Group has been recognized as the Overall Best Bank in Kenya, a…

3 months ago

Kenya, Netherlands Explore EAC-Europe Trade Corridor

Kenya and the Netherlands Strengthen Economic Partnership, Expanding Trade and Investment Kenya and the Netherlands are forging a stronger economic…

3 months ago

Kenya’s Risk-Sharing Model Boosts Green Investment

Kenya's financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by innovative risk-sharing models and increased international collaboration. These developments are…

3 months ago

Anzens and Credit Bank Consider Stablecoin Banking in East Africa

Anzens, a provider of a USDA stablecoin backed by the US dollar and enabled by cross-border payments infrastructure, has announced…

3 months ago

Egypt projects 4.3% growth in FY2025/26 World Bank says

Egypt’s economic growth is projected to moderate in the near term, according to the World Bank’s latest Macro Poverty Outlook…

3 months ago

Africa’s Priorities at World Bank Conference in Washington

The World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings are underway, and a rapidly growing forum is gaining prominence in shaping Africa’s engagement with…

3 months ago

IMF World Bank meetings highlight developing nations

Global financial leaders are convening in Washington, D.C. this week for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group…

3 months ago

Kenya’s Political Funding System Faces Scrutiny

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has accused the highest office in the land of financing violent political mobilization, often…

3 months ago

World Bank Recognizes Ghana’s Fiscal Reforms in Africa

Ghana is recognized by the World Bank as one of a few African economies expected to see significant improvements in…

3 months ago

World Bank unit adopts portfolio approach after $100 billion reached

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a part of the World Bank Group, has reached a significant milestone, exceeding $100…

3 months ago