Browsing: KENYA

In Ghana and Kenya, digital payments have become part of everyday life, but moving money from local payment systems into global financial services often remains fragmented.

Kenya has secured a $750 million Development Policy Operation loan from the World Bank to strengthen governance reforms, improve financial management and expand social protection for its most vulnerable citizens.

US Embassy in Nairobi issues security alert warning American citizens ahead of 25 June anniversary of Kenya’s 2024 anti‑government protests.

Kenya’s energy regulator has reduced fuel prices, with consumers expected to pay less starting from Monday until 14 July.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday advocated for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation.

UN chief praises Africa building new tools for debt negotiations, and challenging credit ratings systems.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a massive €23 billion investment package for Africa during the opening of the “Africa Forward” economic summit in Nairobi on Monday, May 11, 2026.

The deal notably includes the construction of a port terminal in Mombasa capable of accommodating large container ships.

President Macron says France remains committed to the people of the Sahel despite absence of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the “Africa Forward” summit.

Aliko Dangote is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in East Africa, after a previous push to build it in Tanzania.