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Growth in short and medium term is expected to remain subdued across East African economies with investors taking positions as the region experiences a credit crunch. 

East Africa business environment temperature check

The Federal Reserve’s decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points has rattled markets setting off an easing cycle with African sovereigns now eyeing to tap international markets as rates climb down. 

African markets react to latest U.S Fed rate cut

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Esther Ndeti, Investment Principal, Unconventional Capital for more.

UNCAP rolls out €30mn fund to drive early stage SME growth in Africa

The European Union and the Government of Madagascar have signed a letter of intent for a multi-billion-shilling hydro-power project to boost energy supply. 

Investing in Madagascar’s hydro-power sector

Kenya is the fourth largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world with a potential to further scale-up. 

Kenyan macadamia nuts firm secures $3m financing to boost exports

Global investors are on the edge as US Fed is set to announce it’s latest decision on the much anticipated interest rate cut. 

Global markets jittery ahead of Fed decision

Kenya is the latest member to meet the cut to join the International Solid Waste Association as the country battles to tackle waste management in it’s major cities. 

Why promoting sustainable waste management is pathway to circular economy

As global investors increasingly prioritize sustainability, Africa’s Agri-Business sector is emerging as a key focus for attracting Environmental, Social and Governance investments. 

Unlocking ESG financing in Africa’s agri-business sector

Rwanda’s economy is staring at hitting 7.6 per cent growth in GDP in the latest economic update released by the World Bank. The growth was majorly driven by private sector investment, tourism and improved earnings from the agricultural sector. 

Rwanda GDP growth projected to hit 7.6% 2024-2026

Kenya’s economy is facing unprecedented shocks as revenue gap intensified after the Finance Bill 2024 was overruled. 

Ndindi Nyoro speaks on Kenya’s economic outlook

Rwanda’s equities market continued to register muted performance into the month of September as market activity slowed down with investors taking positions with quarter three earnings expected. 

Rwanda market watch

Low power costs and availability of cheap capital is tipped to see East Africa’s manufacturing sector expand if Government’s provide a conducive environment for investments. 

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