Challenges
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Kenya’s cheque issuance value has plateaued in recent years, currently standing at approximately 200 million shillings monthly. This contrasts with the significant volume of M-Pesa transactions, which are rapidly eclipsing cheque usage. Payment Trends in Kenya M-Pesa transactions, excluding those processed through the RTGS and Pesalink platforms, average 2,600 transactions per second. These transactions represent […]
Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has addressed recent comments he made regarding East Africa’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Gaye stated his remarks were not intended to offend the region or its people. Assessment of East Africa’s Readiness Mamadou Gaye maintains his assessment that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have not adequately […]
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has stated that it does not believe pending litigation will impede its Sh106 billion initial public offering (IPO). The company asserts that it has resolved significant legal issues and that no court orders currently exist to halt or delay the transaction. Concerns have been raised by some stakeholders regarding ongoing lawsuits […]
Kenya’s business environment faces a complex situation, characterized by both excessive and insufficient regulation, according to Pheres Kariuki, CEO of Pure Infrastructure Ltd. The challenges faced by businesses are likened to the situation in Colombia, where an uncontrolled population of hippos is negatively impacting the ecosystem. The Analogy of Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos In 1978, Pablo […]
Climate change presents a growing financial challenge, extending beyond environmental concerns to impact economic stability worldwide. Regions already facing economic fragility, such as Africa, are particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures. Although the continent contributes less than 5% of global carbon emissions, it experiences disproportionate impacts from climate change, including droughts, floods, storms, and heatwaves. […]
OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news stories across the continent, covering politics, culture, and more. For more in-depth coverage, visit the OkayAfrica News page. UN Warns of Repression as Uganda Heads Into Jan. 15 Vote Uganda’s presidential election next week will take place in a climate of intimidation and repression, the United Nations human rights […]
A Kenyan beer distribution firm has initiated legal action in Kenya’s High Court to prevent Diageo’s proposed $2.3 billion sale of its local subsidiary, East African Breweries Limited (EABL), to Japan’s Asahi Holdings. The challenge is based on pending litigation. Diageo’s share price declined following the announcement of the legal challenge, while EABL’s shares also […]
Kenya, January 6, 2026 – Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed a deepening strategic partnership. The collaboration now encompasses climate diplomacy, water security, regional peace efforts, and humanitarian intervention, addressing overlapping crises in the Horn of Africa including conflict, climate stress, and geopolitical competition. The renewed commitment followed discussions between Sheikh Shakhboot bin […]