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Leveraging on African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Human Capital for sustainable growth are some of the key discussions at the AfDB annual meetings in Nairobi. 

Leveraging AfCFTA and human capital for sustainable growth

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has cut its policy rate by 50 basis points to 7 per cent, following a decline in inflation and positive economic trajectory. 

Rwanda: BNR cuts policy rate by 50 bps to 7% 

Despite remaining stable on Wednesday, the Ugandan shilling faces pressure due to increased demand for hard currency from both interbank market players and energy importers. 

Pressure on UGX as demand for hard currency rises 

Joining CNBC Africa for more is Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst, BK Capital Ltd.

Rwanda’s Central Bank cuts interest rate by 50bps to 7%

Africa's booming e-mobility sector holds immense promise for sustainable transportation. Yet, gender disparity can hinder its full potential. 

MicroSave Consulting on the role of gender in growing Africa’s e-mobility sector

Stanbic Bank and MiDA Advisors will be partnering with Acorn Holdings, an established real estate developer, to mobilise $700 million in long-term blended finance commitments for green, affordable student housing in Kenya. 

Stanbic, Acorn Holdings partner on $700mn green student housing deal

Building an African consensus towards inclusive finance is a crucial aspect of reforming the global financial architecture to better suit Africa's needs. 

Building an African consensus on inclusive finance

Along the side-lines of the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings, in Nairobi, CNBC Africa's Aby Agina spoke to the Director of the International Economic Development Group, Dirk Willem Te Velde. 

Building resilient African economies in the face of global shocks

With investments of over €1.54 billion in African development by the Africa Global Logistics, aligning with the Africa CEO Forum's theme of shaping a new future for the continent, AGL is set to launch the Yiri Center in Côte d'Ivoire.

Powering Africa’s economy through infrastructure and logistics 

Following a recent state visit to the US, President Ruto secured funding for the six-lane Nairobi-Mombasa expressway costing KES 472 billion ($3.6 billion). 

Bullish investor confidence ahead of Kenya-U.S $3.6 billion project

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive VC, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation for more. 

Aig-Imoukhuede: How philanthropy can help transform Africa’s public sector

The Central Bank of Kenya has announced the results of its latest Treasury Bills auction, which offered 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills with a total subscription slightly exceeding the offered amount of Kshs 24,000 million. 

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