May 16
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Minister, Turkish Ambassador Discuss Deepening Trade Relations
ENA
Trade and Regional Integration Minister Gebremeskel Chala and Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Berk Baran discussed ways to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Morocco, Under HM the King's Leadership, Has Chosen to Move Up a Gear in Renewable Energy Sector (Minister)
MAP
Under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Morocco has chosen to move up a gear in the field of renewable energies, in order to ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: Understanding Kenya's Regulations On State Officers' Offshore Bank Accounts
Business Day Africa
Did you know that public officers seeking to operate bank accounts outside Kenya are required get clearance from the ethics watchdog in compliance with law? Read more »
Africa: Africa CEO Forum - Who Are the Business Tycoons in Kigali?
New Times
The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what… Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion - Fintechs Bridge Gap for Unbanked With Hire Purchase Solutions
Capital FM
The Kenyan asset acquisition market has continued to grow in recent years with the emergence of fintech-based firms providing quality solutions. Read more »
Africa: Africa Does Not Have to Ask for a Seat At the Table, Kagame Tells Business Leaders
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, May 16, issued a rallying call to African business and political leaders to work closely, together, noting that the more the continent is united,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Capital FM
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Hike
Capital FM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has expressed concerns about President William Ruto's proposal to increase Kenya's tax rate from 14% to 22% by the end of his tenure. Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania, Uganda Organize Business Forum to Boost Trade, Investment
Daily News
The Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum 2024 is expected to uplift the trade volume and investment between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's U.S. State Visit To Mark Major Milestone In U.S.-Kenya Relations [editorial]
Capital FM
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to become the sixth Head of State invited for a State Visit by U.S. President Joe Biden since he took office four years ago. U.S. Ambassador… Read more »
Uganda: Col Nakalema Happy With Effectiveness of Portal to Protect Investors From Corruption
Nile Post
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit Col Edith Nakalema has highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic investors protection portal that was commissioned by… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Rejects Shs288bn Supplementary Budget By Govt
Nile Post
The budget committee of parliament has rejected a supplementary budget worth 288bn referred to the committee by the speaker. Read more »
May 15
South Sudan: South Sudan On Edge As Its Neighbour's War Disrupts Oil Exports
Crisis Group
Income from oil exports is critical to keeping South Sudan's factious elites together. The war in neighbouring Sudan has led earnings to fall precipitously, threatening instability… Read more »
Sudan: NGOs Call For End To Telecom Blackout Threatening Lives
Islamic Relief Worldwide
In the midst of the devastating humanitarian crisis that is fast deteriorating in Sudan, we, representing 94 humanitarian, civil society, human rights organizations and members of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology
Addis Standard
A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa,… Read more »
Rwanda: Completion of Rwanda's New Airport Extended to 2028
New Times
Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera District is expected to start operating in 2028, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo announced during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, on May 15. Read more »
Kenya: Debt Shaming Among Digital Lenders Down 75% On New Law
Capital FM
Cases of harassment and debt shaming by digital lenders have declined by 75 percent, coming on the back of the enactment of the Central Bank Amendment 2021 into law. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use
New Times
Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities
New Times
Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry… Read more »
Uganda: Angry Woman Confiscates Census Tablet Over Enumerator's Debt
Nile Post
Ms Jennifer Awori, a fish dealer based at Kisima II Island on Lake Victoria in Jinja City East, pounced on 34-year-old Annette Kibekityo, who owed her money. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Directive to Impact Tea Exporters' Margins
Business Day Africa
Multinational tea exporters are bracing for impact as the government announces plans to prohibit shipping of bulk tea, a move aimed at preserving the distinct identity of Kenyan… Read more »
Kenya: DIB Bank Kenya Makes First Profit in 7 Years
Capital FM
DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has posted its first gross profit since launching operations in Kenya in 2017. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Unleash the Power of Financial Markets
Capital FM
More listings and liquidity are signs that Kenya's financial market is starting to grow. But local traders and individual investors will need to do more in order to transform their… Read more »
Kenya: Enhanced Kenya Tea Brand to Boost Farmer Income
Capital FM
Kenya must develop a tea brand that will fetch the best prices for farmers, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Children Rescued From Collapsed Nairobi Building, More Feared Trapped
Capital FM
Authorities in Nairobi's Kiamaiko area have launched a rescue operation following the collapse of a building undergoing demolition on Tuesday. Read more »