Expensive loans hurting African economies - AfDB boss
  • Author: Albert Mwazighe
  • Date: 2024-05-06 23:04:35

Expensive loans hurting African economies - AfDB boss

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

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-30 21:30:38

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans

Museveni accused the bank of emphasising profit-driven agendas and prioritising loans for seminars at the expense of Africa's development.

Explainer: What is the IDA Replenishment Summit currently underway in Nairobi?
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-29 12:38:52

Explainer: What is the IDA Replenishment Summit currently underway in Nairobi?

In the draft "Nairobi IDA Communique" to be deliberated upon, African leaders will outline urgent priorities for IDA's upcoming three-year funding cycle.

State budget cuts still far from easing Kenya's debt pains - report
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2024-01-29 14:29:24

State budget cuts still far from easing Kenya's debt pains - report

In a new report, the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) says that despite cutting budgets to control government spending, high public debt service costs still put the country on the brink of debt distress.

Startup funding: Kenya leads with Sh127bn, West Africa's dominance ends
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-10 16:39:22

Startup funding: Kenya leads with Sh127bn, West Africa's dominance ends

Kenya took the top position on the continent but the $800 million - 28 per cent of the total raised by the continent - was a 25 per cent drop from what was raised in 2022.