Kenya has earned Sh247 million from the sale of crude oil extracted from Turkana County, but this achievement has been overshadowed by a serious disagreement over how the money should …
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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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From Local Challenges to Global Solutions: How African Startups Are Attracting World Attention
Africa’s startup ecosystem is no longer a nascent curiosity; it’s a vibrant, innovative powerhouse rapidly gaining global recognition and attracting significant international investment. Once overlooked, the continent is now celebrated …
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Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa for Hotel Development with 48 New Projects in the Pipeline
Nigeria has emerged as the third most active country in Africa for hotel development, with 48 hotel projects and 7,320 rooms currently in the pipeline, according to the 2025 Hotel …
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Nigeria’s Termii Tops Media/Telecoms Ranking in FT’s Fastest-Growing African Companies List
Nigerian technology company, Termii, has been ranked number one in the media and telecommunications category and 10th overall on the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The report, …
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Digital Tools Boost Farming in East Africa as EAF Expands Beyond Tanzania
Technology is changing how farming is done in East Africa, and one company that is taking the lead is East Africa Foods (EAF). The company was started in Tanzania by …
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Microfinance Banks Cut Back Innovation Teams Amid Rising Costs – CBK Survey
Microfinance Banks (MFBs) in Kenya are scaling down their dedicated innovation teams more than any other financial institutions, according to the latest Banking Sector Innovation Survey 2024 conducted by the …
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Kenya Earns KSh 60.6 Billion from Apparel Exports to US under AGOA in 2024
Kenya earned KSh 60.6 billion from apparel exports to the United States in 2024 under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), representing a 19.2% increase from KSh 50.8 billion …
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Kenya Moves to Cut Budget Deficit, Eyes Fresh IMF Talks Amid Economic Pressure
The Kenyan government has announced that it will reduce its fiscal deficit to 4.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This is a step …
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Netflix Invests Over $175 Million in Africa’s Film Industry, Boosting Jobs and Local Talent
Netflix, the American video streaming giant, has spent more than $175 million on film and TV production in Africa’s top three markets—South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya—since it started operations on …