Category: Business
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A recent post on Raila Odinga’s verified X account with over 2 million followers claimed that Kenya was about to launch a new cryptocurrency called the “Kenya token.” The post, which promised that the token would help improve the country’s financial system, was pulled down hours later. This unusual occurrence has raised suspicions that the…
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An AI-generated image of young people Kenya’s youth are more politically engaged than ever before. The Reclaiming Tomorrow report, a comprehensive study by Shujaaz Inc. and the UN, offers a deep dive into the changing attitudes and aspirations of young Kenyans. Conducted amid the backdrop of political unrest, social media-driven protests, and economic struggles, the…
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Newly-appointed CANEX Creations Incorporated (CCInc) Chief Executive Officer Mr Osahon Akpata The Board of Directors of the CANEX Creations Incorporated (CCInc), a subsidiary of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), has appointed Mr. Osahon Akpata as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company. His appointment was confirmed in a statement released on September…
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Africa Startup Festival The only event you need to close the year. Recognised by Business Insider as Africa’s top deal-making and networking festival, The Africa Startup Festival has returned to Nairobi, gathering investors, founders, operators, and ecosystem builders in one powerful room. Africa’s tech ecosystem is at a turning point. Venture funding is shifting from…
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Eldoret Town Nairobi is no doubt the heartbeat of East Africa. The 696 km² city hosts Kenya’s political, financial, and cultural nerve centre, attracting millions who seek opportunity and promise. From skyscrapers that house multinational firms to informal settlements where many struggle to make ends meet, Nairobi reflects both the potential and the pitfalls of…
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Investors Discover Untapped Opportunities in DRC’s Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Logistics Sectors
Equity Group EquityBCDC Associate Director for Commercial Projects and Sectors Paty-Paterne Mushagalusa (left) and Jambo Farm Director Vishal Fatania (right) before the levelling tractor. Delegates attending the ongoing five-day trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are discovering untapped opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The mission, which began on Monday, has drawn…
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Leonard Khafafa – Aviation Industry Commentator Every now and then, analysts from other fields decide to take a crack at auditing the aviation industry. Armed with confidence and a LinkedIn account, they dive into this high-altitude, high-complexity sector – usually without the necessary depth of knowledge. Just because someone has banking knowledge or writes a…
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Image/Agencies/Courtesy Kenya Airways is now postponing the launch of its Nairobi-Beijing direct flights to 2026. This follows its Boeing 787 Dreamliners which remain grounded, rendering the airline short on planes that cater for the long haul route on a regular basis. This has been revealed by Mr. Allan Kilavuka who is the airline’s chief executive…
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Alibaba founder Ma Yun has revealed that “Jack Ma” is not his real name, sharing an endearing story of how he adopted the moniker that would become synonymous with Chinese entrepreneurship. During an interview with Charlie Rose at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ma explained that his English name came from an unlikely source,…
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Edward Claessen- Head of European Investment Bank Regional Hub For East Africa Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in the global economy and in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This is especially evident in Africa, where entrepreneurship is everywhere. These small enterprises create millions of jobs for the continent’s youth. The biggest…