Business and Economy

Kenya Launches Fund to Boost Infrastructure and Citizen Benefits

Kenya has established the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to alter the government's approach to financing large development projects like roads…

3 months ago

Kenya’s Neutrality Questioned After Ruto’s Gulf Remarks

President William Ruto addressed the recent missile strikes in the Gulf region in a statement released on March 2. The…

3 months ago

China’s policy shift supports Kenyan manufacturers

Kenya’s manufacturing sector may see significant changes following announcements from China’s Two Sessions. Beijing has committed to becoming a leading…

3 months ago

M-Pesa Celebrates 19 Years as Kenya’s Leading Mobile Payment System

M-Pesa, launched in 2007, has evolved from a simple mobile money transfer tool into a core component of Kenya’s digital…

3 months ago

African trade infrastructure improves since 2022 Standard Bank

African trade is experiencing a period of increased momentum, with improvements observed across infrastructure, business confidence, and macroeconomic stability. This…

3 months ago

South Africa Eyes 2026 World Cup Qualification Success

South Africa’s national men’s team, Bafana Bafana, has experienced increased brand value following their World Cup qualification. This success has…

3 months ago

Bidvest Revives Bank Sale After Failed Access Deal

Bidvest, a B2B services, trading, and distribution group, has relaunched the process to dispose of Bidvest Bank. The previous sale…

3 months ago

Nedbank Gains Approval for NCBA Stake Acquisition

Nedbank has secured regulatory approval to acquire a 66% stake in NCBA, a leading Kenyan bank. The transaction, valued at…

3 months ago

Zimbabwe Introduces ZiG Currency to Stabilize Economy

Zimbabwe is introducing new notes featuring illustrations of the country's "Big Five" wildlife, aiming to establish a clear national identity…

3 months ago

European Investment Bank to Invest €3.1 Billion in Africa

The European Investment Bank (EIB) committed substantial funding to various projects across Africa in 2025, focusing on key economies and…

3 months ago