AfDB Stories

Exclusive: Kenya in talks for fresh Sh112.8bn loan from World Bank, AfDB, says official
Reuters  |  Nov 20, 2024

A spokesperson in the World Bank's Kenya office confirmed the talks for new funding, which fell under its "Development Policy Operations" (DPO) with t...

AfDB announces plans for sustainability hub for Africa to foster joint green movement
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 26, 2024

It adds that the new hub will serve as a centralised platform for training, resources and best practices, enabling stakeholders from various sectors t...

AfDB’s Sh1.3 billion capital injection to support Kenya’s sectoral development
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2024

The funding strategy is also committed to catalysing green and sustainable financing in East Africa, providing credit guarantees to stimulate private...

Kenya set to benefit from Sh1.3 billion green funding from AfDB
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2024

KawiSafi II is a $200 million (Sh25.8 billion) venture equity fund put in place to address investment gaps in energy transition, productivity, mobilit...

SADC backs Zambia's Samuel Maimbo for AfDB Presidency
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 19, 2024

The endorsement came during the 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC leaders in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Kenya to host major international conferences as Cabinet gives nod
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

During a cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, the Cabinet emphasised the importance of these efforts in enhancing Kenya's glo...

Africa faces high debt burden as donors turn into lenders - UN report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 10, 2024

In 2012, concessional loans sent to Africa stood at 28 per cent, an indication that donors are increasingly resorting to lending instead of donating.

African governments trapped in debts over climate change - Ruto
John Mbati  |  May 29, 2024

Ruto highlighted that the frequency of extreme weather events continuously diminishes the resources available for public investment and the provision...

AfDB Annual Meetings: Ruto proposes key reforms to strengthen African Union
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2024

Ruto said that with an AUC capable of handling Africa's economic relationships, the continent will be able to display its wealth and potential to the...

AfDB aims to boost infrastructure funding as Africa economic growth accelerates
Jill Namatsi  |  May 29, 2024

As Africa pursues economic growth, key issues include borrowing to finance key projects, as loans and other plans have left many countries struggling...

Expensive loans hurting African economies - AfDB boss
Albert Mwazighe  |  May 06, 2024

The sharp rise in the cost of loans is attributed to the shift from concessional financing to more expensive and short-term commercial debt.

AfDB expats return to Ethiopia after PM Abiy apologises
Agency  |  Jan 22, 2024

The AfDB said on Friday it was "delighted with and reassured by the strong personal leadership and firm commitment shown by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed,...

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