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Tanzania’s New 567 KMs SGR Connecting DR Congo To Beat Kenya’s
February 26, 2024
Tanzania’s New 567 KMs SGR Connecting DR Congo To Beat Kenya’s
The Tanzanian government, on February 23, 2024, signed a financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) worth TSh.231.3 billion…
Why Kenya Shilling is Volatile Against Dollar Despite Gains
February 26, 2024
Why Kenya Shilling is Volatile Against Dollar Despite Gains
The Kenya Shilling has strengthened against the US Dollar, rebounding from a 1% decline last Friday. Data from the Central…
Safaricom Investment Co-operative Approves Ksh.142.4Mn Rebate Payout
February 26, 2024
Safaricom Investment Co-operative Approves Ksh.142.4Mn Rebate Payout
Safaricom Investment Co-operative shareholders have given the nod to a Ksh. 142.4 million rebate payout. This follows the announcement of…
Why Kenya is Added to Dirty Money List But Uganda Dropped
February 24, 2024
Why Kenya is Added to Dirty Money List But Uganda Dropped
Kenya has been added onto the “gray list” by the Financial Action Task Force (FAFT) once again. This means Kenya…
BlackRock Buys 12.5% Stake in 310MW L. Turkana Wind Plant
February 24, 2024
BlackRock Buys 12.5% Stake in 310MW L. Turkana Wind Plant
Vestas has completed the divestiture of its 12.5% stake in the Lake Turkana wind project to the Climate Finance Partnership…
Kenya Shilling Ends Week 1% Down Against US Dollar
February 23, 2024
Kenya Shilling Ends Week 1% Down Against US Dollar
The US Dollar is gradually regaining its glory in the local market, ending the week at 1% against the Kenya…
Kenya to Price its Samurai Bond at 1%
February 22, 2024
Kenya to Price its Samurai Bond at 1%
Kenya plans to price it’s $500 million Samurai Bond at an attractive rate of between 1% and 2%. The move…
Kenya Signs Deal With Ethiopia in 7 Strategic Areas
February 22, 2024
Kenya Signs Deal With Ethiopia in 7 Strategic Areas
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed deals in seven areas in a strategic framework agreement. The deals were signed during the…
East Africa to Lead Africa’s Growth Despite Challenges
February 22, 2024
East Africa to Lead Africa’s Growth Despite Challenges
East Africa’s economy is expected to reach 5.1 percent and 5.7 percent in 2024 and 2025, respectively – according to…
Safaricom Cuts Dividends to Shareholders by 5.1%
February 22, 2024
Safaricom Cuts Dividends to Shareholders by 5.1%
Safaricom has cut its dividend payout to shareholders to Ksh.0.55 per ordinary share. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the…