The financial pulse of East Africa is beating with a mix of historic achievements, profound digital transformations, and critical institutional challenges. From Kenya’s record-breaking foreign exchange reserves to Tanzania’s surging digital payments and Uganda’s central bank navigating a period of intense scrutiny, recent developments highlight a dynamic and increasingly complex financial landscape across the region. […]

A historic moment in East African energy cooperation unfolded this week as Ethiopia commenced its first-ever electricity exports to Tanzania, with power seamlessly transmitted through Kenya’s robust high-voltage network. This successful pilot marks a significant milestone in regional energy trade, establishing a new corridor for power flow and solidifying Ethiopia’s burgeoning role as a regional […]

In a significant strategic development for both Kenya and the broader African continent, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has formally committed to establishing its African continental office in Nairobi. This landmark decision, which President William Ruto enthusiastically welcomed and whose ratification process is currently before the Kenyan Parliament, signifies a pivotal deepening […]

In a pivotal moment for Kenya’s economic trajectory, President William Ruto has officially assented to three critical National Assembly Bills: the Finance Bill 2025, the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, and the Appropriations Bill 2025. Signed into law at State House, Nairobi, these legislative instruments collectively define the government’s comprehensive strategy for generating revenue, outlining tax […]