Kenya has marked a significant milestone in its aviation and tourism sectors with the arrival of AirAsia X’s maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. This historic flight, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), establishes the first direct connection between Malaysia and Kenya, enhancing Kenya’s position as a gateway to Africa for travelers from […]
In a bold move to win back customer confidence and stabilize its business following a serious food safety crisis, McDonald’s Corporation has announced a $100 million investment. The initiative comes in the wake of an E. Coli outbreak linked to the fresh slivered onions used in its Quarter Pounder burgers, which resulted in one fatality […]
Ethiopia is navigating critical hurdles in establishing its nascent stock market as the Ethiopian Securities and Exchange Commission (ESEC) reports alarmingly low participation from brokers. This shortage threatens to delay the stock market’s successful launch, which is expected to be a transformative tool for economic growth, financial inclusion, and the mobilization of capital. The Role […]
Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, has expressed openness to collaborations with satellite internet companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, signaling a shift in the dynamics of Kenya’s internet service landscape. While Safaricom remains steadfast in its belief that its fixed internet infrastructure remains unrivaled, it acknowledges the role of satellite internet in bridging connectivity gaps, […]
Foreign investors have sold 82.1 billion rupees ($973 million) worth of Indian government bonds tied to the JPMorgan index so far in November, data from a clearing house revealed on Thursday. This selling spree comes amidst a global economic backdrop dominated by rising U.S. bond yields and a strengthening dollar, creating headwinds for emerging markets. […]
In a move set to bolster economic collaboration between Europe and East Africa, Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have launched the German Desk – Financial Support and Solutions for East Africa. The initiative seeks to facilitate trade, investment, and partnerships between Germany and […]
Kenya has garnered substantial international support and funding at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, securing more than Sh9 billion to advance its ambitious green energy agenda. The country’s commitments and recent actions in renewable energy have positioned it as a regional leader in sustainable development, with a keen focus on […]
Bitcoin has once again shattered records, soaring to an all-time high of $89,599 early Tuesday. This latest rally pushed the cryptocurrency up approximately 32% since the U.S. presidential election on November 5, driven by widespread speculation about a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump’s victory has reignited the crypto market, lifting the […]
In a major prelude to the 2024 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days, top African investors converged in Casablanca, Morocco, on November 12, to engage Moroccan investors and business leaders. This gathering aimed to mobilize financial backing and prepare stakeholders for the annual Market Days event, scheduled for December 4-6 in Rabat, Morocco. The Africa […]
Kenya’s financial landscape is once again under scrutiny as taxpayers are set to pay over KSh 1.7 billion in penalties after the country defaulted on its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) loan repayment to China’s Exim Bank during the financial year 2023/2024. The SGR project, initially lauded as a transformational infrastructure investment, has increasingly become a […]
The financial stability of Kenya, a key economic hub in East Africa, has come under scrutiny as the nation's foreign...
In a significant revision to its economic outlook, J.P. Morgan now expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates...
In a landmark development for its economy, Nigeria's crude oil production has officially crossed the 1.8 million barrels per day...
In a major development for Nairobi's urban landscape, the European Investment Bank (EIB), through its specialized development arm, EIB Global,...
