Topic: AfCFTA
Kenya’s African exports hit Sh248.7 billion, climbing 26 per cent on robust trade ties
Nov 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Kenya has recorded an impressive 26 per cent surge in its exports to African nations over the first seven months of 2024, driven by an increase in shipments and bolstered bilateral...
KNCCI picks Ahmed Farah as new CEO
Nov 04, 2024 at 08:27 PM
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has appointed Ahmed Farah as its new Chief Executive Officer....
ELIZABETH WASUNNA: The power of partnerships in elevating women-owned SMEs in Africa
Sep 16, 2024 at 03:01 PM
It is often said that ‘if you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’. It is also argued that no economy can achieve its full potential without the pa...
AU calls for MSME innovation in Continental Free Trade Area opportunities
Sep 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
The African Union (AU) has challenged African startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to seize the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental F...
TRIFIC, Chanzo Capital launch accelerator program for local tech startups
Jul 02, 2024 at 09:51 PM
Tech ventures in Kenya looking to scale up across Africa have a new program to support their ambitions....
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Central digital currency emerges as key solution to Africa's economic resilience
May 31, 2024 at 06:41 PM
Amid the complex economic landscape faced by African nations, a beacon of hope shines through with the proposition of a central digital currency....
Private sector playing a big role in perpetuating corruption, conference told
May 27, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Highlighting the private sector's pivotal role in perpetuating corruption, stakeholders at the recent Business Integrity Conference organized by Global Compact Network Kenya emphas...
Local manufacturers raise concerns over proposed tax policies in Finance Bill 2024
May 20, 2024 at 06:23 PM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has expressed cautious optimism regarding the government's initiatives to propel the manufacturing sector's growth....
Safaricom, M-pesa, Coronation Group, Access Holdings partner to enhance African remittances
Mar 26, 2024 at 08:13 PM
A beacon of hope for financial inclusion across Africa has emerged four African financial giants – Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-Pesa Africa – have...
Kenya's trade surplus within Africa reaches record Sh164.04 billion in 2023
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:43 AM
Kenya's trade with African nations has flourished, with earnings from exports exceeding expenditure on imports by a record Sh164.04 billion in 2023....
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Kenya's tea industry poised for change as State unveils value addition incentives
Dec 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Kenya's tea sub-sector is set for a transformative boost as the government initiates a series of incentives to elevate value-addition efforts, aiming to unlock the full potential o...
COP28: Kenya concludes key agreement to establish GCA Headquarters in Nairobi
Dec 04, 2023 at 01:18 PM
On the sidelines of COP28, President William Ruto concluded a groundbreaking agreement with Dr Patrick Verkooijen, the CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), to establish th...
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AfCFTA spurs economic prospects for African youth through tech and education
Nov 27, 2023 at 02:20 PM
Leaders in academia and economic planning converged at the African Economic Research Consortium's (AERC) 59th Biannual plenary session to explore the transformative potential of th...
Counties unite to boost industrial investments and agro-processing opportunities
Nov 22, 2023 at 03:31 PM
Kenya's Council of Governors (COG) has committed to expediting industrial approvals within counties, unveiling a strategic plan to leverage opportunities presented by the African C...
CBK projects a robust economic growth in Kenya despite the global uncertainties
Nov 07, 2023 at 04:00 PM
The Kenyan economy is said to have grown by 4.8 per cent in 2022, well above the sub-Saharan Africa region average growth of 4.0 per cent and the global average of 3.5 per cent....
Kenya becomes 16th to join PAPSS to foster intra-African trade and payments
Sep 30, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Kenya has officially joined the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), a major step towards boosting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area ...
Absa Bank Kenya launches a digital platform for Kenyans in the diaspora
Sep 12, 2023 at 09:46 AM
Kenyans in the Diaspora now have a reason to smile as Absa Bank Kenya takes a significant step towards simplifying their banking and financial needs....
Google unveils $10 million grant for Kenya's post Covid-19 recovery
Jan 28, 2021 at 11:46 PM
Google unveils $10 million grant for Kenya's post Covid-19 recovery...
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