A digital asset platform called CBEX has collapsed, leaving thousands of Nigerians and Kenyans in shock after losing over $800 million in what investigators describe as a well-planned Ponzi scheme. …
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Kenya’s Green Energy Boom: EVs, Hydrogen and Autogas Drive Investment Surge
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for clean energy investment, with new figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) showing rapid growth in electric …
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Africa’s Outsourcing Sector Faces AI Disruption as 40% of Jobs Risk Automation by 2030
A new study has raised alarm over the future of Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread across global markets. The report by Caribou …
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Kenya Becomes Africa’s Largest Importer of Second-Hand Clothes
Kenya has been named the largest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, a title that highlights the country’s ongoing struggle to revive its textile industry while serving as a dumping …
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Kenya Pays KSh 89 Million Yearly for Unused COVID-19 Loan
The Kenyan government is paying KSh 89 million every year in commitment fees for a COVID-19 loan that remains unused. This loan, obtained from international lenders to help the country …
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Kenyan Governors Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Treasury Over Sh116 Billion Funding Dispute
The Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the National Treasury, demanding the immediate disbursement of Sh78.03 billion in delayed County Equitable Share funds …
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Kenya’s Cybersecurity Threats Surge by 27.2% as DDoS Attacks Spike in Q2 2024/25
Kenya is facing a rising wave of cyber threats, with reported incidents increasing by 27.2% in the second quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Communications Authority of Kenya revealed …
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Bayer Completes Exit of Pharmaceutical Business Model in East Africa
by Editorby EditorBayer East Africa has successfully revamped its Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health business models in the region. Under the new model, Bayer is outsourcing transportation, local warehousing, distribution, and customer support …
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ATIDI underwrites Globeleq’s USD 117 million geothermal power project in Kenya
by Editorby EditorNairobi-based pan-African insurer, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has provided a political risk insurance cover for Globeleq’s 35 MW Menengai Geothermal power project in Kenya. This support will …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement for Kenya’s $976 Million Loan
by Editorby EditorThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Kenya for a $976 million loan to support the country’s economic reform program. This agreement, announced today, aims to …