Lawrence Baraza
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East Africa
US Increases Aid to South Sudan by $100 Million to Provide Meals
The US is increasing humanitarian aid to South Sudan by $100 million to provide additional food for about one million…
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West Africa
Nigeria Raises $900M in First Domestic Dollar Bond Sale
Nigeria’s government raised $900 million through its first-ever domestic dollar bond sale, aiming to diversify funding sources amid high yields…
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Northern Africa
UK Looks to Francophone in Trade with $1.3B in Guarantees
The United Kingdom has ramped up its business presence in French-speaking West and Central Africa, expanding into new markets with…
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Government Projects
Kenya’s Other Major Airports Join JKIA in Anti-Adani Takeover Deal
Kenya’s main international airport in Nairobi was plunged into chaos overnight as its staff went on strike at midnight Wednesday…
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Kenya
Autochek Inks Deal with Turaco for Flexible Motor Insurance Plans
Autochek Kenya, a leading automotive technology company, has announced a deal with Turaco Insurance Agency, keen to make vehicle insurance…
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Southern Africa
Zambia’s ChitChat, Mastercard Launch Debit Card for Cross-Border Payments
ChitChat, a Zambian social commerce platform, has partnered with Mastercard to launch virtual debit cards for cross-border payments. This follows…
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Kenya
Kenya’s Borrowing Costs Remain High Amid Fiscal Uncertainty
Kenya’s borrowing costs remain near decade-high levels as uncertainty over the country’s funding options and fiscal strategy continues. Following deadly…
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Economy
AgDevCo Raises $32M to Support Early-Stage Agro Ventures in Africa
AgDevCo, a specialist investor in African agriculture, has secured $32 million in funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development…
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Kenya
ODPC Calls for Strengthened Data Protection in Kenya, Enhanced Collaboration
The Office of Data Protection Commission (ODPC) held a breakfast meeting Monday with regulators, member bodies and associations called for…
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Wealth Creators
Fly away na Jersey ya Harambee: How 20 bob on Odibets can win you the official Harambee Stars Jersey
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation to give Harambee stars jersey to fans. In…
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