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According to data from the National Treasury, Kenya's total public debt rose to 10.1 trillion shillings in the financial year ended June 30. 

The state of Kenya’s public debt

The equities market on the Rwanda Stock Exchange ended last week with slight gains with the Rwanda Share Index and the Rwanda All Share Index gaining 0.3 per cent and 0.1 per cent respectively, driven by BK Group performance.

RSE ends week with slight gains  

Rwanda is building triathlon as a sport to attract foreign tourists as the country positions itself as a global events host.

Unlocking Rwanda’s global events economy  

Recent economic reports point to an earnings recession among corporates, pushing them to pursue new frontiers of profit. 

Sailing into new profit horizons in midst of global recession

Africa is among the most climate vulnerable regions of the world which also means that the continents'  growth & development is tightly linked to sustainable insurance. 

Adoption of sustainable insurance in EAC market 

Contrary to the trend observed in the first half of the year, foreign investors have emerged as net buyers on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, in what is a shift in investor sentiment. 

Kenyan market watch

Investors looking to pump cash in African stocks are poised to witness significant returns as the market capitalization expands. 

How African stock exchanges can increase liquidity, attract global capital  

The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa spoke exclusively to CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu for more. 

Rwanda raises key lending rate by 50bps 

African start-ups across Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria are poised to receive a new lifeline in what is a major shot in the arm after Founders Factory Africa secured $114 million to scale-up funding.

Founders Factory Africa secures $114 million to fund African start-ups 

 Phillip Ssali, Head, Corporate Sales & Global Markets at Standard Bank Group joins CNBC Africa for more on market developments across East Africa.

Kenya’s Central Bank keeps benchmark lending rate unchanged

CNBC AFRICA had an exclusive interview with Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and AGRA board chair. 

 AGRA Board Chair Desalegn on strengthening Africa’s food security systems 

Young people across the world are concerned about job stability, skills for green transition and employability among some of the weak links towards breaking into gainful employment.

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