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CNBC Africa's Ridhima Shuukla spoke to Reuben Kimani the CEO of Username Investment Ltd to learn about the current status of the sector's performance and how to be smart about investing in it. 

Real estate outlook amidst global downturn

Kenya has extended by one year a deal to purchase fuel on credit directly from three state-owned Gulf firms in what could help ease pressure on the countries’ forex. CNBC Africa spoke to Sylvester Kasuku, Chief Executive Officer, Actiri for more. 

How the rise in global crude oil prices impacts East African markets 

A new law in Kenya has made it mandatory for extended producer responsibility to recover all their products in what the country hopes will cut down on pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

How Kenyan youth are minting cash from dumpsites  

Deployment of affordable capital should be on top of the agenda as the globe prepares for COP28 later in the year if Africa is to supercharge low-carbon economic growth in rural Sub-Sahara. CNBC AFRICA spoke to Olu Aruike, Country Director, Husk. 

Affordable capital to help drive Africa’s green transition 

Rampant pollution could see countries claw back on their global commitments around tackling climate change across Sub-Sahara Africa. CNBC AFRICA spoke to Mary Ngechu, Managing Director, Line Plast Group for more. 

How waste management can unlock green jobs  

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that despite growing trade tensions across the world, the multilateral trading system is still alive. 

Okonjo-Iweala: Multilateral trading system still alive

Private sector players are committing to shift focus to green projects as part of the African commitments going forward in a bid to decarbonize and lay the foundation stones for a just green transition. 

Africa private sector coalition declares commitment to climate responsibility framework 

The Kenyan government is looking to cut down corporate tax in a move tipped to lure investors. CNBC Africa is joined by Ronny Chokka, Research Analyst at Genghis Capital Investment Bank for this discussion. 

Kenya mulls bold move to cut corporate tax to tap more investments

Kenya’s bond market has been witnessing improved yield movements even as the local currency continues to face significant headwinds. 

Uganda shilling facing pressure as funding freeze effects kick in

Africa’s tech scene has witnessed an explosion of growth with start-ups springing up across the continent. CNBC Africa is joined by Allen Taylor, Managing Partner, Endeavor Catalyst for more. 

Seizing Africa’s $700bn tech opportunity 

The climate crisis has precipitated a trail of destruction in its wake as global warming becomes more pronounced as the weather patterns change thus impacting food security and health.

Powering African-led solutions to tackle the climate crisis 

CNBC Africa spoke to Patrick Lumumba, Group Director, Capacity Development, Africa Guarantee Fund for more. 

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