Banking and Finance FeaturedKenya attracts venture capital deals worth Sh74.3 billionInternational Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020South Africa ranks first recording deals worth Sh795 million...Read more
Featured TechnologyZTE and MTN Uganda unveil the first 5G standalone network in East AfricaInternational FinanceJanuary 31, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 31, 2020March 18, 2020The Chinese multinational telecom equipment giant has emerged as a vital provider of end-to-end services in the ICT sector...Read more
Featured LogisticsToyota-backed Kenyan logistics startup Sendy raises $20mn in Series B funding roundInternational FinanceJanuary 30, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 30, 2020March 18, 2020Sendy currently has around 50,000 customers and offers its services to over 4,000 businesses across key cities of Kenya...Read more
Oil & GasOil and gas development to boost Kenya’s economic diversityPritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019The ICAEW report highlights how East Africa’s growth is mainly driven by strong performances in Kenya and Ethiopia...Read more
BankingKenya’s CBA to own 53% stake in merger with NIC GroupPritam BordoloiSeptember 30, 2019November 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 30, 2019November 1, 2019The merger will be effective from September 30 and the new entity will be known as NCBA Group...Read more
Business January-February 2019 MagazineEmpowering East Africa’s small businessesInternational FinanceJanuary 15, 2019December 11, 2019 by International FinanceJanuary 15, 2019December 11, 2019East Africa’s small and medium enterprises largely operate without structure or business models – how can this high potential, lucrative industry made organized for optimum results?...Read more
EconomySaudi prince’s visit to the UK brings new alliance on global aidInternational Finance DeskMarch 9, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 9, 2018February 27, 2020The Department for International Development and the Saudi Fund for Development will work together to protect lives in scarce countries...Read more