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Kenya deficient of conditions needed for viable Sovereign Wealth Fund - Institute of Economic Affairs
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 17, 2025

Experts from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) argue that while the idea is well-intentioned, Kenya’s macroeconomic realities raise concerns abo...

Government approves alternative funding for Naivasha-Kisumu SGR phase 2B
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2025

The revised agreement aligns with Cabinet approval to fund the Naivasha–Kisumu segment through alternative mechanisms, notably the securitisation of a...

Atwoli warns opposition to Sovereign Wealth Fund risks stalling Kenya’s economic transformation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 16, 2025

COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli said those against the funds are blocking progress and weakening efforts to create a resilient economy that...

Cabinet approves Sh5 trillion strategy to expand roads, energy, agriculture and trade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2025

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a Sh5 trillion strategy anchored on new infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds to expand roads, dams and energy while...

Ruto unveils Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost savings, infrastructure and stability
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 20, 2025

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Treasury seeks views on new Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill targeting national savings, strategic investment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The proposed law divides the fund into three components to shield the economy from revenue shocks, finance strategic projects and secure resources for...

AU slams RSF’s move to form parallel government in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 30, 2025

The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) condemned what it termed "the creation of a so-called parallel government" led by the Sudan Founding Alliance...

National Treasury raises Sh71.4 billion from bond sale, exceeding target
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

According to CBK, this was made possible by strong investor interest in long-term government bonds and a well-supplied money market.

Sudan seeks to rejoin IGAD and African Union after years of isolation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 10, 2025

As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...

Audit shows Senegal's previous government misreported key economic data
Reuters  |  Feb 13, 2025

The IMF said on Wednesday that it would analyse the report and initiate consultations with authorities to address issues raised.

CBK raises Sh48.5 billion in oversubscribed bond sale as interest rates fall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The auction, which closed on Wednesday, included two long-term bonds, the 15-year bond, first issued in 2018, and the 25-year bond that debuted in 202...

Speculations rife after Sudan denies getting military aid from Iran
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 25, 2024

The revival of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Iran has ignited speculation about potential ramifications on regional military dynamics.

Sudan, Libya agree to strengthen relations with focus on military
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 27, 2024

Al-Burhan notes the shared goal of strengthening relations across political, economic, and military domains.

Explainer: The green bond and why it is important for Kenya
Mercy Asamba  |  Jan 16, 2024

The Cabinet on Monday approved the framework which provides the missing nexus between climate action and economic development.

Cabinet approves Kenya’s Sovereign Green Bond framework
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 15, 2024

The framework seeks to secure alternative funding options for green and resilient investment to address the rising climate change costs.

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