Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum yields new trade and investment partnerships
Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the…
Kenya: President Ruto introduces tax relief for low- and middle-income earners
The Kenyan government is set to provide significant tax relief for low- and middle-income earners, a move aimed at boosting…
President Ruto’s Tax Cut Relief Signals Shift Toward Household-Centred Growth
When President William Ruto announced sweeping PAYE relief for low and middle-income earners on Tuesday, the message was framed as…
Airline Industry Struggles with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply – IATA
High costs and limited availability hinder green transition efforts. The airline industry is facing significant challenges in its transition to…
Nedbank Strikes Deal for Control of NCBA, Setting Stage for East Africa Push
NCBA Group has struck an agreement that would hand South Africa’s Nedbank a controlling stake in the Kenyan lender, a…
Cameroon advances digital growth with major mobile network investment
Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and…
Kenya’s $5 billion diaspora inflows set regional benchmark for East Africa
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows reached a historic $5.084 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing the $5 billion mark for…
NISR survey flags productivity concerns in Rwanda’s agriculture
Rwanda’s agricultural productivity could face growing pressure after new data showed that fewer than four in ten farmers used improved…
X adds safeguards to Grok following global criticism
X has announced new restrictions on its AI tool, Grok, following widespread criticism over its use in creating sexualised deepfake…
Kenya takes over as Africa’s top startup market
Kenya’s position as Africa’s top startup investment destination in 2025 marks a clear shift from earlier years, when Nigeria consistently…
