Kenyans abroad have shattered expectations by sending an unprecedented Sh54.6 billion ($378.1 million) back home in July 2023, marking a remarkable surge in remittances amidst global economic uncertainties. In a surprising turn of events, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported that remittances from Kenyans living abroad have reached an all-time high, defying inflation […]
In a significant development, global rice prices have surged to their highest levels in nearly 12 years, triggering apprehensions of a potential spike in food inflation across Asia. The surge comes as India’s export ban on rice and adverse weather conditions have constrained supplies of the region’s primary staple food. According to reports from the […]
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of the African energy sector, Namibia has laid out plans for a monumental $2.1 billion port infrastructure expansion, signaling its determination to harness the newfound potential of its offshore oil discoveries. The project, which has garnered international attention, aims to supercharge the nation’s oil developments and […]
As leaders from the BRICS economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – gather for their 15th summit in Johannesburg, all eyes are on Russia and China, which are aiming to cement their political and economic foothold in the developing world. The summit, scheduled from August 22 to 24, will not only […]
In a significant market development, asking prices for homes in the United Kingdom have experienced their steepest August decline since 2018, indicating a possible slowdown in the property sector following four consecutive months of price decreases. According to data released by the property portal Rightmove, new sellers listed their homes for an average of £364,895 […]
A substantial uproar has arisen within Kenya’s banking sector as commercial banks voice their strong opposition to a government proposal aimed at raising the threshold for reporting significant cash transactions. The plan, which seeks to elevate the reporting threshold by 50 percent to $15,000 (Sh2.1 million), has ignited concerns among financial institutions regarding potential implications […]
China is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the mounting risks associated with local government debt, as the country grapples with an escalating property crisis. In a statement released on Sunday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) pledged to coordinate financial support aimed at resolving local government debt issues. This move comes at a time […]
In a striking development, Kenya finds itself grappling with an unprecedented surge in its national debt, a trend that defies President William Ruto’s assurances to curb the nation’s borrowing appetite. Recent treasury figures unveiled on Tuesday underscored a staggering increase of 1.56 trillion shillings ($10.8 billion) during the financial year ending June 30. This ascent […]
Russia’s central bank has made a bold move to address the alarming collapse of the rouble, the country’s currency. In an unexpected decision, the bank has raised its key interest rate by a significant 3.5 percentage points, bringing it to 12 percent. This step aims to quell the recent slide of the rouble, which had […]
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the copper export landscape, Ivanhoe Mines has announced a momentous memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Kamoa Copper S.A. and Lobito Atlantic International SARL. This heralds the commencement of exporting Kamoa-Kakula’s copper concentrate through the Lobito Atlantic Rail Corridor, marking a significant milestone in both export logistics and regional […]
In a pivotal moment for Kenya's economic trajectory, President William Ruto has officially assented to three critical National Assembly Bills:...
In a significant pronouncement that reverberates through the burgeoning digital asset landscape, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often referred...
The Coca-Cola Company, a global beverage giant, has unveiled a groundbreaking study highlighting its monumental socio-economic impact across the African...
A transformative era has dawned for chilli farmers in Kenya's coastal region with the official commissioning of a state-of-the-art Sh250...
