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Business and Economy
Covers economic trends, financial markets, startups, trade, inflation, employment, and policy decisions impacting Kenya and African economies.
Financial Sector Faces Opportunities and Challenges
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 4, 2026
The banking and financial sector in the Horn of Africa States region operates within a complex environment characterized by diverse economic structures, varying state capacities,
Afreximbank Launches Trade Accelerator for Eight Startups
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 3, 2026
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for its inaugural Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies supporting intra-African trade and industrialization
Kenya Brazil Trade Forum Set for Nairobi
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 3, 2026
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), in collaboration with ApexBrasil, hosted the Kenya–Brazil Trade and Business Forum in Nairobi. The event aimed
Kenya Projects Economic Growth of 4.9-5.2% by 2026
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 2, 2026
Kenya’s economy is projected to strengthen in 2026, with growth expected to fall between 4.9 and 5.2 percent. This forecast was presented by the Kenya
Nairobi to Host Gulfood360 Africa, Supporting Kenya’s Trade
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 2, 2026
Kenya is set to host the inaugural Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya in Nairobi from May 4 to 6, 2027. This event signifies a major step in the
African Bank Names New Deputy Chief Executive
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 1, 2026
African Bank has announced the appointment of Happy Ralinala as Deputy Chief Executive: Business and Commercial. This move aims to bolster the bank’s leadership team
Kenya Childcare Workers Face Low Wages, Rising Crisis
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 1, 2026
A significant portion of Kenya’s economy relies on childcare workers, primarily women, who enable other women to participate in the workforce. A recent report highlights
African nations receive funding from development banks
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . January 31, 2026
Capital flows to Africa have decreased significantly due to shifts in funding from Western nations and China. These changes are creating challenges for African governments
Sterling Bank Supports Creative Economy with C.R.E.A.M Platform
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . January 30, 2026
Sterling Bank hosted an industry event, “Co-Creating Financial Solutions for Nigeria’s Tourism, Arts and Creative Economy,” at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The event
Treasury seeks parliamentary approval for investment tools
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . January 29, 2026
The National Treasury has defended the country’s economic performance and urged Members of Parliament to expedite the approval of key financial instruments. These instruments are