Lawrence Baraza
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Southern Africa
South Africa’s Agricultural Confidence Surges Amid Political Stability
Confidence in South Africa’s agricultural sector saw a sharp uptick as political uncertainty eased following the formation of a broad…
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West Africa
West African Central Bank Maintains Key Rate on Inflation Concerns
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) opted to maintain its key interest rate at 3.50% during its 3rd…
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Sport
Nairobi’s Box Girls Kenya Advocates for National Women’s Boxing League to Propel Kenyan Talent to Global Stage
In a powerful call to action, Box Girls Kenya, a leading community-driven organization focused on female empowerment through boxing, has…
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Sport
SportPesa Mega Jackpot Soars to Ksh.381 Million
This weekend brings a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for football fans and sports enthusiasts alike, as SportPesa’s Mega Jackpot hits a record-shattering…
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East Africa
Urgent Reforms in SACCOs Essential for Economic Growth, Says CS Oparanya
The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya has hinted at bringing forth…
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T-Bonds
Kenya Revives Diaspora Bond Plans As Budget Gap Widens
Kenya is reviving plans for a bond sale targeted at citizens living abroad to help raise funds for infrastructure projects,…
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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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