African Development Bank Stories

Report reveals Kenyan government borrowed Sh258 billion in 11 new loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The report, presented on October 1, reveals that the loans were sourced from both multilateral and bilateral lenders.

Somalia launches new veterinary laboratory to boost livestock exports and economic growth
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 20, 2024

The public welcomed the development, expressing optimism that it would boost the livestock sector, create jobs, and bring much-needed foreign currency...

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.

East Africa to power Africa’s growth in 2024 despite headwinds
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 01, 2024

According to the latest African Economic Outlook by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the region is poised to record a 4.9 per cent GDP growth, the...

Kenya plans to invest Sh13.1bn in key African financial institutions
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 30, 2024

The additional capital will also support the African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank, headquartered in Cairo, and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), b...

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 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...

Kenya among countries to benefit in Sh979 million AfDB project
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 25, 2024

Kenya is one of four countries likely to be the first beneficiaries of an African Development Bank-funded (AfDB) project.

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,...

African Development Bank pulls staff from Ethiopia
Gelle Dheere  |  Dec 21, 2023

The decision follows a breach of diplomatic protocol and an assault by Ethiopian security forces on two staff members.

Nairobi to tap into African Development Bank's multi-billion funding resources 
City Correspondent  |  Nov 12, 2023

The Nairobi City County Government will also seek to tap into more than US$ 2 billion in resources that ADB provides annually to fund projects and pro...

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