Lawrence Baraza
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Northern Africa
Egypt Pulls Out of GERD Talks, Accuses Ethiopia of intransigence
Egypt has announced its withdrawal from the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a mega hydroelectric project that…
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Markets
World’s Top 6 Performing Economies To Come From Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite facing economic challenges this year, Africa is showing signs of hope, with some of its economies demonstrating promising growth.…
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Corporate
CAK Approves Acquisition of Kenya Bottling Company by Crown Beverages
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has unconditionally approved the purchase of all issued shares of Kenya Bottling Company Limited…
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Wealth Creators
Egyptian Footballer Salah’s Earnings to Cross $120 Million Mark in 2024
Mohamed Salah, an Egyptian footballer who is widely recognized as one of the top players of his generation and a…
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Regains Confidence at $47,000 on Speculative ETF Approval
For the first time since April 2022, Bitcoin has surpassed the $47,000 mark. This surge comes as U.S. regulators appear…
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Corporate
Ruto Rescinds Appointment of Uhuru’s Board Members at Kenya Railways
President William Ruto has rescinded the appointments of four board members of the Kenya Railways Corporation. According to a special…
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Markets
What It Means After Kenya Failed to Honour Promised $300 Million Buyback
The risk associated with Kenya’s first Eurobond, which is due later this year, has increased due to the country’s inability…
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Commodities
Oil Prices Dip as Saudi Arabia Slashes Selling Price
Oil prices were on a downward trend Monday morning following Saudi Arabia’s decision to reduce the prices it charges its…
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Opinions
Amid Hardship and Gloom, Innovation and Personal Triumphs
Even with the average long, and heavy El nino like short rains, it was the harshest, toughest year in a…
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Currencies
Kenyan Shilling Declines by 0.6% in the Year’s Initial Week
During the first week of the year, the Kenyan Shilling saw a 0.6% fall in value against the US Dollar,…
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