Business and Economy

South Africans Take Huge Bets on Kenya’s lucrative Banking Business

South African banks are at the forefront of African lenders seeking for a foothold in Kenya’s lucrative banking business. A …

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Africa’s banking giants target Kenya as Absa deepens East Africa expansion

The latest move comes from South Africa’s Absa Group, which plans to spend about $238 million to increase its…

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Trade and Financial Service Round-Ups

Kenya   Kenya Urged to Improve Air Connectivity to Unlock Tourism Growth   Speaking in Nairobi, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President and CEO…

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Economy to grow up to 6.1% in 2026

Ghana’s economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth…

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Kenya’s SMEs optimistic about growth-Mastercard Report

Kenya’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are looking to the year ahead with confidence, with 66% optimistic about their business…

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KNCCI and CCPIT Fujian Sign Trade Cooperation MOU

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)…

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Ghana International Bank names chief executive

Ian Greenstreet has been appointed chief executive of Ghana International Bank (GHIB). Greenstreet has more than four decades of experience…

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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Enters Final Review Stage

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 has entered a critical stage in Parliament after the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and…

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KPA, coastal counties line up Kenya’s first blue bond

Capital market stakeholders, coastal counties and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are in a race against time to structure and market…

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AfDB and World Bank Expand Research Partnership for Africa

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their collaboration on economic research and…

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