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Kenya’s markets were rattled as the Supreme Court issued a verdict approving the reinstatement of the Finance Act of 2023 after the 2024 Finance Bill was dropped after widespread protests over glaring taxation proposals. 

Kenya’s apex court approves Finance Act 2023 

As the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture in Washington, DC, draws to a close, Denys Denya, Executive Vice President at Africa Export-Import Bank, emphasized the insights offered by the speaker of the year, Yemi Osinbanjo. 

Unity for a sustainable energy future in Africa

On October 29, 2024, Kenya's Supreme Court reinstated the long awaited 2023 Finance Act ruling, which now allows the government to collect taxes, including a 16 per cent VAT on fuel and 1.5 per cent housing levy. 

Kenya's Supreme Court reinstates Finance Act 2023

Having a one Africa network will reshape Africa's telecommunications landscape, positioning it as a catalyst for economic growth, digital transformation, and continental integration.

Unleashing Africa’s socio-economic power via one Africa network

As African countries continue to embrace fintech, the continent is at the cusp of becoming a a formidable force in attracting digital payment platforms. 

Unlocking digital financial services for Africa's growth

The global coalition of school meals is rallying local governments in Africa to step up and prioritize funding to tackle the food security challenges facing a number of countries in Africa. 

Finland to increase financial support for global school meals coalition

Kenya’s electricity generating company KenGen, has posted a 35 per cent rise in net earnings to hit Ksh6.79 billion on the back of high energy demand. 

KenGen posts 35% surge in net earnings

Kenya's money market funds (MMFs) have seen yields decline following the Central Bank of Kenya's recent rate cuts, which brought interest rates down from 13 per cent at the start of the year to 12 per cent in October 2024. 

Kenya's money market fund strategy shift as yields decline amid falling interest rates

Forecasts show that Artificial Intelligence has the potential to contribute $1.45 trillion to Africa’s economy if Governments pursue balanced and properly regulated frameworks to manage AI growth. 

Navigating an AI powered future for Africa

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CALA) underscores the crucial role of youth in shaping the future of agriculture, with 40 per cent of its current cohort consisting of young farmers. 

AGRA’s on how youth can shape the future of African agriculture

Africa's path to universal energy access relies on the rapid expansion of clean, renewable energy solutions. Bridging the continent’s energy gap requires innovative funding approaches and strategic collaborations. 

Accelerating Africa's clean energy adoption through strategic investments & partnerships

As emerging markets present unique challenges and opportunities, we’ll explore how investors assess medium-term horizons in sectors like food and beverage and renewable energy, while balancing financial returns with climate resilience, focusing on th

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