In a significant effort to enhance socio-economic development, the Kenyan government has successfully facilitated job placements for hundreds of teachers in the United States. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to connect Kenyan professionals with international opportunities. The teachers were officially sent off during a flag-off ceremony attended by several high-profile government officials. […]
Goldman Sachs announced an upward adjustment to its gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the UK, increasing its estimates by 0.1 percentage points for both 2025 and 2026. The investment bank now expects the UK economy to grow by 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. This revision reflects confidence in Labour’s fiscal policies, anticipated […]
In a significant move to bolster its development, Rwanda has secured a $1 billion funding agreement from South Korea. This new deal, covering the period from 2024 to 2028, replaces and doubles the previous four-year $500 million agreement that was set to end in 2026. Investment in Key Sectors The Rwandan Finance Ministry announced on […]
Following widespread protests and significant political developments, Kenyan President William Ruto recently engaged in discussions with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the conversation occurred shortly after President Ruto decided to withdraw a proposed $2.7 billion tax increase, a decision aimed at calming civil unrest that […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for additional data on inflation before the U.S. central bank considers cutting interest rates. Speaking at a monetary policy conference hosted by the European Central Bank, Powell highlighted the importance of confirming recent signs of easing price pressures. Data for May indicated no increase in the Fed’s […]
ABUJA: Nigeria has secured the bid to host the newly established Africa Energy Bank (AEB), surpassing Algeria, Benin, and Ghana in the process. This decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), as announced by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri. Photo: […]
Kenya’s economy grew by 5.0% in the first quarter of 2024, a slight decline from the 5.5% growth recorded in the same period last year, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released on Wednesday. Key sectors contributing to this growth included agriculture, forestry and fishing, real estate, financial and […]
The 2024 World Intelligence Expo showcased a humanoid robot named Xiao Qi, captivating visitors at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin. This event highlights China’s significant advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI), where the country has emerged as a global leader in patent filings. A recent United Nations report reveals that from 2014 […]
In response to the United States’ new subsidies aimed at enhancing domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly investing in Morocco. This North African country has become an unexpected hotspot for such investments, with plans for new factories near Tangiers and industrial parks along the Atlantic Ocean. These factories aim to produce parts […]
Kenya’s economic prospects are under scrutiny as the country grapples with recent anti-government protests that disrupted business activities across major cities. Spanning from June 18 to June 27, these protests have heightened concerns about Kenya’s economic stability, impacting investor confidence and leading to a 0.29 percent depreciation of the Kenyan shilling. The protests have exacerbated […]
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In a significant development for East Africa's telecommunications landscape, Atlas Tower has secured substantial backing from STOA, a French infrastructure...
