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Kenya rings in competition

International Finance DeskOctober 6, 2014

by International Finance DeskOctober 6, 2014

From price wars, buy outs to intrigues over thin SIM technology. Has the telecom sector finally come of age? Amoxers Wachira October 6, 2014: Over the last few months , Kenya’s telecom sector has been buzzing with activity. From mobile network operators taking their price wars to court, to cut throat competition, which has prompted...

Ebola ruins summer of Africa

International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2014

by International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2014

The outbreak was reported in March just when people begin to take their vacations and travel with their families Samuel Okocha August 19, 2014: Owners of businesses are raising concerns over the economic impact of the Ebola virus, as business travelers cancel visits over fears of contracting the disease that have left more than 1,000...

Kenya Sets Framework to Manage New Petroleum Wealth

International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

by International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

New oil find in northern Kenya’s Turkana County could reduce poverty for over 900,000. 24th September 2013 Country-owned framework involves local communities in managing petroleum wealth New oil find in northern Kenya’s Turkana County could reduce poverty for over 900,000 Transparent revenue-sharing, skills programs for youth essential to sustainable development Kenya is abuzz with talk...