Collins Ogutu
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West Africa
Ghana Nears End of Debt Restructuring Despite High Inflation
Ghana is in the final stages of restructuring its external debt, following its 2022 default on most of its obligations.…
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Kenya
Roam, 4G Capital Ink Deal for Electric Bodas in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company, has inked a deal with digital credit provider 4G Capital to provide boda boda riders…
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Corporate
SASRA Step Up Push for Mandatory CIS Mechanism Among SACCOs
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is pushing for a mandatory Credit Information Sharing (CIS) mechanism to enhance financial sustainability…
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Corporate
Agroclimatica: Metropol’s Smart Tool Revolutionizing Kenya’s Agricultural Sector
Agroclimatica is transforming Kenya’s agriculture sector, a product designed by Metropol to offer a lifeline to agriculture-based Small and Medium…
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Agriculture
Avenews Commits Ksh. 2.5 Billion to Boost Kenyan Agri-SMEs
Fintech firm Avenews has partnered with the Kenyan government and private sector to ease credit access by agriculture-based Small and…
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Kenya
Digital Loans Up in Kenya as Consumers Consolidate Loans, Tala Report Finds
Digital loans in Kenya have taken shape, with a growing number of consumers consolidating their loans with fewer lenders, according…
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Markets
CAK Cracks Down on Hidden Bank Charges, Demands Transparency
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is taking a firm stance against hidden bank charges, demanding greater transparency in lending…
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Economy
KBA Challenges Kenyan Businesses to Leverage Slashed Rates for Growth
Kenyan businesses have been challenged to leverage current lower interest rates and engage actively with banks to access credit, even…
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Corporate
Absa Bank Invests Ksh.60 Million in the 2025 Magical Kenya Open
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has committed Ksh.60 million to sponsor the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO). This sponsorship reinforces their…
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Economy
Kenya’s GDP Slows Down in H2 2024 to 4.7%
Kenya’s economy slowed down in the second half of 2024, with GDP growth dropping to 4.7% from 5.6% in 2023,…
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