Business and Economy

Ruto markets Kenya as gateway to Africa trade

President William Ruto, when he attended a meeting in Oslo, Norway, on June 9, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto used the Norway-Kenya…

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The Interview – Albert Zeufack ,World Bank Division Director for Angola, Burundi, The DRC and São Tomé and Príncipe : « The best, the single most important way to reduce poverty is creating jobs. »

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Egyptian fintech Blnk secures $37 million to expand consumer lending across underserved markets

The raise includes a $12.5 million Series A equity round led by Algebra Ventures. SANAD Fund for MSME, Endeavor…

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Ruto begins Europe tour to woo investors, expand Kenya exports

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – President William Ruto has left for a week-long tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign…

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Kenya protests against US Ebola facility about economy,

The main news item in African media this past week has been the controversy surrounding a proposed United States-funded Ebola…

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Second to none: Standard Bank eyes top spot in East Africa

Story audio is generated using AI Standard Bank is aiming to be the largest bank in East Africa by 2030,…

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Absa faces major investor backlash after awarding new CEO a $9 million pay package to leave rival Standard Bank

The backlash erupted at the bank’s annual general meeting, where 43.37% of shareholders voted against the implementation report detailing…

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South Africa, Kenya Push for Stronger Economic Ties to Drive Africa’s Growth – Medafrica Times

South Africa and Kenya have pledged to deepen trade, investment and industrial cooperation, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto…

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FG, World Bank Launch Digital Farming Advisory Platform to Boost

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to create economic opportunities for 37,000 women and youths across Nigeria’s dairy value chain…

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South Africa and Kenya push to turn African integration into industrial growth – The Mail & Guardian

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at South Africa-Kenya Business Forum in Midrand. (DTIC/X) While presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto spoke…

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