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The US government recently issued a fresh advisory, warning its airlines of the risk of being attacked within Kenyan airspace. This comes on top of travel restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak. Mohammed Hersi, Chairman of Kenya Tourism Federation spoke to CNBC Africa on the impact this could have on local tourism.</p>


Kenyan tourism faces decline amid security concerns & coronavirus


<p>Affordable housing is a dream for many Kenyans and one of the pillars of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ‘Big Four Agenda’. The country needs two million more low-income homes, and according to the experts, building them would greatly boost its economic growth. Chris Coulson, CEO of Garden City and Mi Vida Homes joins CNBC Africa to discuss investments, affordability and the industry projections this year. </p>


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Bridging the gap of affordable housing in Kenya


<p>In line with a plan to protect textile industries in the region, governments are considering raise taxes on imported textiles by between 30 and 35 per cent. Part of the regional tax reforms will also see iron and steel, agro-processing, and wood and wood products imported into the region attract similar duty. Rodney Omukhulu, Assistant Investments Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more. </p>


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Here’s what Rwanda is doing to revive its textile industry

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Stanbic Bank appoints a new female CEO and MTN Uganda signs a new money transfer deal with Vodacom Tanzania. There are some of the hot topics floating around Kampala. Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies, Ken Agutamba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Stanbic Bank names Anne Jukko as its first Ugandan female CEO

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In 2013, the African Union (AU) embarked on a 50-year blueprint for transforming the continent called Agenda 2063. The fact that the average age of the continent is just 19 years explains the need for the youth to be aware and partake in in the implementation of this ambitious program if it is to succeed. Ndeu Naukushu, CEO of Africa Productivity Specialists and champion of the Agenda 2063 joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The role of Africa’s youth in realising Agenda 2063

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Technology is transforming the way companies do business creating new risk and opportunities. Paul Ducklin, Senior Security Advisor at Sophos joins CNBC Africa to discuss if traditional security is enough in the age of digitization and what organizations should do.</p>


Sophos’ Paul Ducklin on how emerging technologies can pose a security risk to organisations

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What was initially considered as hobby is now becoming a multimillion dollar industry and it is said that Africa’s entertainment and media industry has entered a dynamic new phase. Seka Live Rwanda, a platform created to diversify and create a vibrant comedy industry in Rwanda brings together close to ten comedians from the country and internationally for a monthly show. Kenny Blaq, an Award Winning Nigerian comedian joins CNBC Africa us to share how comedy is turning to business.</p>


The business of making people laugh in Rwanda

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22 year old Yvonne Nyinawumuntu established an online platform dubbed “Go Cook” that is set to transform the food delivery market and also solve unemployment issue among people who pursued culinary arts. Yvonne, Founder of the company joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How this 22 year old entrepreneur is disrupting Rwanda’s food delivery market

How this 22 year old entrepreneur is disrupting Rwanda’s food delivery market, helping fight youth unemployment

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Kenya Power’s pre-tax profit for the year ended June 2019 dropped by 93 per cent to $3.31 million, attributing the drop to the higher costs of buying electricity. Also, the unaudited results for the six month period ending December 31, 2019 the East African Portland Cement made $15.6 million loss after tax, with sales revenues up 8 per cent to hit. The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved the proposed acquisition of control of Gulf Energy Holdings Limited by KenoL Kobil PLC. David Kingoo, Manager at Cytonn Investments joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya Power’s full-year pre-tax profit dips 91.98%

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Rwanda targets 46,314 tonnes of horticulture harvest and annual export revenue of about $130 million by 2024. According to projections from the Ministry of Agriculture, horticulture has become an important sector in the Rwandan economy and contributes about 50 per cent of non-traditional exports. CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo spoke to George William Kayonga, CEO of National Agricultural Export Development Board for more.</p>


Rwandan horticulture targets $130mn in annual export revenue by 2024

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Vineet Rai, Founder &#038; Chairman at Aavishkaar Groups joins CNBC Africa to share on why numerous venture capital funded investments here in the region fail before they reach the profitability stage and how investors can spot businesses that are more relevant to the East African market needs.</p>


A look at how venture capital-funded investments can thrive in EA

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Standard Chartered Kenya has introduced the trading of government bonds for its consumers via mobile phones, earlier CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Stanchart Kenya&#8217;s Head of Wealth Management, Paul Njoki for more.</p>


StanChart unveils bond trading on phones

StanChart unveils bond trading on phones, promotes digital banking

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SMEs constitute a big portion of Kenya`s private sector but multiple taxes charged to them has been hindering their growth and ability to create jobs. An estimated 400,000 SMEs in the country shut down after only two years in business, mainly due to challenges in the regulatory environment. Richard Muteti, Chairman of Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Is the Kenyan taxation system hampering SME growth?

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Telecommunications group Econet is reportedly looking to acquire a license in Ethiopia which is opening up industry to foreign investment for the first time. Sabelo Dlamini, Senior Research and consulting Manager at International Data Corporation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Zim billionaire Masiyiwa to bid for Ethiopian telecoms licence

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Kenya&#8217;s energy watchdog has cut retail electricity prices for large manufactures in a bid to make the country more competitive for FDIs when compared to other African countries. Investment Analyst, Rodney Omukhulu joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera for more.</p>


Kenya cuts retail electricity prices in bid to attract foreign direct investment

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31 African countries have so far signed the single African Air Transport market agreement with only eight of those rectifying it to date. Derek Nseko, Managing Director at Ifly Aviation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Is Africa ready for a single air transport market?

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On the topic of Tanzanian mining, the Arbitration Bill 2020 indicates disputes between three mining companies which were cited over cancelled retention licenses. Despite this there&#8217;s still quite a bit of exciting activity coming out of the sector. Bankable Partner, Ivan Tarimo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


East Africa

Kenyan tourism faces decline amid security concerns & coronavirus

Bridging the gap of affordable housing in Kenya

Here’s what Rwanda is doing to revive its textile industry

Stanbic Bank names Anne Jukko as its first Ugandan female CEO

The role of Africa’s youth in realising Agenda 2063

Sophos’ Paul Ducklin on how emerging technologies can pose a security risk to organisations

The business of making people laugh in Rwanda

How this 22 year old entrepreneur is disrupting Rwanda’s food delivery market, helping fight youth unemployment

Kenya Power’s full-year pre-tax profit dips 91.98%

Rwandan horticulture targets $130mn in annual export revenue by 2024

A look at how venture capital-funded investments can thrive in EA

StanChart unveils bond trading on phones, promotes digital banking

Is the Kenyan taxation system hampering SME growth?

Zim billionaire Masiyiwa to bid for Ethiopian telecoms licence

Kenya cuts retail electricity prices in bid to attract foreign direct investment

Is Africa ready for a single air transport market?

Here’s why Tanzanian mining sector is registering strong growth

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East Africa

Kenyan tourism faces decline amid security concerns & coronavirus

Bridging the gap of affordable housing in Kenya

Here’s what Rwanda is doing to revive its textile industry

Stanbic Bank names Anne Jukko as its first Ugandan female CEO

The role of Africa’s youth in realising Agenda 2063

Sophos’ Paul Ducklin on how emerging technologies can pose a security risk to organisations

The business of making people laugh in Rwanda

How this 22 year old entrepreneur is disrupting Rwanda’s food delivery market, helping fight youth unemployment

Kenya Power’s full-year pre-tax profit dips 91.98%

Rwandan horticulture targets $130mn in annual export revenue by 2024

A look at how venture capital-funded investments can thrive in EA

StanChart unveils bond trading on phones, promotes digital banking

Is the Kenyan taxation system hampering SME growth?

Zim billionaire Masiyiwa to bid for Ethiopian telecoms licence

Kenya cuts retail electricity prices in bid to attract foreign direct investment

Is Africa ready for a single air transport market?

Here’s why Tanzanian mining sector is registering strong growth

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