east africa economy,Kenya Economy Stories
The country’s GDP growth forecast has received a notable upgrade in the latest economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The local currency appreciated by 20 per cent against the global benchmark, the US Dollar, over the year, marking the highest gain across the region.
The Index by the economic think-tank The Heritage Foundation ranks Rwanda second in the bloc, with an economic freedom score of 54.8, behind Tanzania,...
African countries, which have contributed least to global climate change, are pressured to assume greater responsibility with little international sup...
The masterplan has been drawn up so that it aligns with South Africa’s existing national target of adding 3–5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity e...
The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...
By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a...
The money is reportedly as a token of appreciation for their “good behavior” and in response to financial struggles among some legislators.
KAM says the country’s business environment is rallying behind its aforementioned neighbours in critical industry aspects such as the cost of producti...
The newly licensed institutions include CBE Capital S.C. and Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C., both designated as investment banks.
Prime Minister Hamza said the National Transformation Plan seeks to strengthen and capacitate various government agencies and Ministries to better ser...
The BlueBiz programme is a lifeline for many women in coastal Kenya, particularly in Tana River County, where economic opportunities have been limited...
It says the prospect will be supported by a robust remittance ecosystem from Kenyans living abroad and high female labour force participation, which c...
The report gives a case study of Singapore, which cut its statutory holidays from 16 to 11 days in 1968 to bolster labour efficiency.
The African Union is looking to Maathai's pioneering work in conservation as a roadmap for creating a sustainable future.
During extended school closures, WhatsApp emerged as the most widely used platform for remote learning.
The Treasury’s projection of 5.3 per cent growth in 2025 is slightly lower than the CBK’s December 2024 forecast of 5.5 per cent.
His remarks come amid growing calls within Zanu-PF to amend the constitution to allow him to remain in power until 2030.
Streets in Nairobi were painted red by flower vendors who displayed their wares for customers who were on the other hand eager to pick the bouquets th...
Sudan is facing one of its worst crises in modern history as conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF continues to push the...
