Lawrence Baraza
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East Africa
Benchmark Solutions signs $11.6MN Funding Deal with Uganda’s Landlords Association
Nairobi-based structured trade and project financing advisory firm, Benchmark Solutions Limited has signed a $11.633 Million funding agreement with Uganda’s…
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Technology
How Tech Adoption Can Help Businesses in Kenya Navigate Inflation
Businesses are increasingly getting overburdened by the rising inflation as they are forced to absorb high input costs amid declining…
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Markets
Communication Sector Sees Kenyan Stock Market Down 4.3%
Over the last seven days, the market has dropped 4.3%, driven by a loss of 8.0% in the Communication Services…
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Corporate
Air France Marks 90-yrs in Market With New Commitment to Clients
French carrier, Air France marked 90 years on October 30, 2023 since it began its operation across the globe in…
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Markets
Why Insurance Penetration in Kenya is Still Low
The rate of Insurance penetration in Kenya has remained historically low compared to other major economies, with the insurance penetration…
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Corporate
Shelter Afrique Extends $12M Loan to Vista Bank Guinee SA
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) Board has approved $12 million housing loan to Conakry-based Vista Bank Guinee SA. Vista Bank…
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Economy
Retired Kenyans in Push to Have Pensions Match Living Cost
Kenya Association of Retired Officers wants the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to review pensions to align this with the…
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Markets
Kenya’s Locally Assembled Cars Market Share Up 77.6% in Seven Months
Locally assembled vehicles in Kenya had a market share of 77.6% in the first seven months of 2023 when compared…
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East Africa
North Korea Shuts Ugandan Embassy After 50yrs
North Korea is ending a 50-year diplomatic presence in Uganda, one of its longest-standing African allies. In a statement Wednesday,…
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International
Emerging markets need $1.5 trillion to make buildings greener – World Bank’s IFC
Emerging markets will need $1.5 trillion in investment before 2035 to make new and existing buildings environmentally friendly and avoid…
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