President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that the U.S.-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has so far failed to bring calm to eastern …
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UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Programme
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …
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Bolt Says Top Drivers in Kenya Earned Over KSh1.2m in Six Months
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has revealed that its highest-earning drivers in Kenya grossed more than KSh1.2 million each in the first half of 2025, showing the growing profitability of gig work …
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Kenya, UBA Seal $150m Deal to Revive Stalled Road Projects
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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Airtel Kenya Moves Into Home Fiber Market With $150m Data Centre
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to enter the home fiber market in response to rising demand for high-speed internet across the country. The move is part of a wider digital …
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CorruptionEastern AfricaFinanceGovernanceJustice
Kenyan Agencies Push for Special Anti-Corruption Courts to Restore Investor Confidence
Kenya’s governance and accountability crisis has once again come under sharp focus, as key institutions demanded sweeping reforms in public financial management to restore investor confidence and close corruption loopholes …
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LATRA Pushes New Technology to Strengthen Tanzania’s Logistics Sector
Tanzania’s Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) has restated its commitment to boost the country’s logistics and transport sector, describing it as a key engine for economic growth and regional integration. …
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Uganda Targets Shs5.3 Trillion Investment to Boost Agriculture
Uganda has announced a major plan to attract shs5.3 trillion, about US$1.4 billion, in agricultural investments, as the country positions itself as a leading food supplier in Africa. The announcement …
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Uganda’s insurance sector has shown strong growth and rising confidence as companies in the country paid out shs442.73 billion in claims during the first half of 2025. The data was …
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Uganda Pushes Digital Tax Stamps to Tackle Counterfeits
Uganda is stepping up its fight against counterfeit goods and tax evasion with the use of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), a system introduced in 2019 to track products, improve revenue …