Safaricom is beginning to feel the pressure in Kenya’s mobile money industry, as new data shows a steady drop in M-Pesa’s market share. For many years, M-Pesa has led the …
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Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Hits Record Global Ranking, Beats Nigeria and Egypt in Growth
Kenya has achieved its highest-ever position in the global startup ecosystem rankings, bolstered by a rapid growth rate of over 30 percent — the fastest among countries ranked between 51st …
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Ethiopia Opens Banking Sector to Foreign Investors with New Licensing Rules
Ethiopia has officially opened its banking sector to foreign investors with a new directive that came into effect on June 25, 2025, allowing international banks to operate in the country …
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Kenya Airways Grows Workforce, Nears Gender Leadership Target
Kenya’s national airline, Kenya Airways (KQ), has expanded its workforce by 8% in 2024, bringing the total number of employees to 4,705. This growth in staff came during a landmark …
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Williamson Tea and Kapchorua Tea Post Sharp Profit Declines
Two of Kenya’s oldest tea producers, Williamson Tea Kenya Plc and its associate Kapchorua Tea Kenya Plc, have reported significant drops in profit for the financial year ending 31 March …
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Court Clears Wells Fargo in ₦253 Million Moyale Heist Case, Blames Equity Bank for Security Lapses
A Kenyan High Court has ruled in favour of security firm Wells Fargo Limited in a case involving the theft of KSh 47 million (about ₦253 million) during a 2019 cash …
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Kenya’s M&A Deals Drop Sharply But Bigger Transactions Boost Total Value in 2024
Kenya recorded a significant drop in the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in 2024, but the total value of those deals went up sharply, showing a shift in …
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge in May with Over 790,000 Bags Shipped
Uganda’s coffee exports surged in May 2025, buoyed by a successful main harvest in the Masaka and south-western regions, according to the latest report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority …
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Ethiopia Showcases Urban Corridor Plan at BRICS Urbanisation Forum in Brazil
The Government of Ethiopia has presented its ongoing urban development efforts at the BRICS Urbanisation Ministerial Forum, held in Brasilia, Brazil, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of …
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Ethiopia Strengthens Military and Diplomatic Ties with U.S.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has held high-level talks with the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, as both countries seek to strengthen military …