Rwanda is moving to strengthen its position as a logistics hub in East Africa by investing heavily in transport projects along Lake Kivu. The projects, which include the construction of …
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Kenyan Lawmakers Review Petition to Limit Loan Interest Amid Rising Cases of Exploitative Lending
Kenyan Members of Parliament have begun reviewing a petition that seeks to restrict loan interest so that it never exceeds the original amount borrowed. The move comes as concerns grow …
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Kenya’s Pay-TV Market Shrinks as Regulator Shifts to “Active Subscriptions”
he Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a new way of measuring television subscriptions, moving from cumulative sign-ups to “active subscriptions” — accounts that have generated revenue within the …
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IMF Team Arrives in Nairobi for Talks on New Program with Kenya
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team is set to arrive in Nairobi on September 25 for a two-week mission to open discussions with Kenyan authorities on a potential new …
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Tshisekedi Says U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal Fails to Calm Eastern Congo Fighting
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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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 …