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Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9 per cent in 2024, driven by strong performance in services and agriculture. To gain more insights, CNBC Africa’s Ericks Shyaka spoke to Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda.

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9% in 2024

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has recorded a significant rise in local investor participation in the stock market, while corporate bond trading has slowed down. 

Inside Tanzania’s market movements

As Kenyan banks navigate the evolving financial landscape, the question arises: Is the growth in loan books driven by genuine market demand, or are riskier lending practices fueling the surge? 

The banking season: Kenyan banks' credit growth or rising risk?

With a myriad of headwinds buffeting the global economy, from the United States rolling out new tariffs to cutting back on financing for health programmes in Africa, this has left a huge dilemma on the shoulders of Africa’s health systems. 

How African economies are adapting after global funding freeze

CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Phyllis Migwi, Country General Manager, Microsoft Kenya.

AI’s economic impact and skilling boom in Kenya 

Kenya is working towards universal access to clean cooking by 2028, a goal critical for health, the environment, and economic growth. 

Kenya to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2028

Uganda’s equity market saw turnover jump from UGX 35 million to nearly UGX 297 million closing Friday, driven largely by trades in Stanbic Bank and MTN Uganda. 

Inside Uganda's market movements 

George Omuga, Managing Director of EATTA and overseer of the Mombasa Tea Auction, joins CNBC Africa for more insights.

EATTA calls for resolution as Sudan bans Kenyan tea imports

To discuss the broader economic implications of this development, CNBC Africa is joined by George Munga, Analyst and Managing Partner at AMG Consulting Group. 

Sudan suspends all imports from Kenya 

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange has recorded total revenue of TZS3.36 billion for Q4 2024, with a notable increase in investment income reaching TZS1.00 billion for the period ending December 31, 2024. 

DSE delivers strong asset growth with TZS36.3bn in Q4’24

According to analysts, fuel prices in Uganda have risen from Sh4,980 to an average of Sh5,060 per litre. 

Fuel prices in Uganda up 1.61% 

Family Bank is marking its 40th year in operation. Nancy Njau, CEO & MD, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the bank's milestones and its financial growth strategies for 2025.

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