By Roman Dedenok During periods of economic uncertainty – whether caused by tariffs, geopolitical events, or other market disruptions – the risk of fraud typically increases, as is common in any volatile financial environment. Malicious [c]
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. As [c]
Business ownership increased by 7 per cent in 2025, while full-time employment – as the main source of income – declined by 5 per cent year-on-year. According to the recently released Tala MoneyMarch 2025 report, [c]
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management is launching a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Botswana that will serve as a model for other growth markets across Africa and beyond. [c]
In a bold move to bridge the gap between Kenya’s informal sector and the government’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), 20X Entrepreneur has launched the ‘Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities‘ initiative. The transformative program aims to equip [c]
By Alex Kanyi and Lena Onyango Economic pressure on Kenya’s National Treasury has seen the rise of two significant legislative proposals: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024. In simple terms, [c]
By Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o The economic challenges facing many counties today are complex, often requiring solutions that blend the efficiency, innovation, and capital of the private sector with the regulatory powers, oversight, and social [c]
The Ministry of ICT, Google, and other stakeholder,s unveiled the findings of The Digital Opportunity of Kenya, an independent report conducted by Public First. The report explores the transformative impact of digital technology on Kenya’s [c]
Uber unveiled its first Kenya Economic Impact Report, which shows that the Uber app contributed an estimated Kshs 14.1 billion in revenue to the country’s economy. Commissioned by Uber and conducted by Public First, the [c]
MultiChoice Group (MCG) continued to deliver exceptional video entertainment and execute on core strategic initiatives during the first six months ended 30 September 2024 (first half of the 2025 financial year). However, unprecedented foreign exchange [c]
By Dr. Dorothy Nyambi & Mimi Kalinda The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank’s 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa’s economic performance was strong and shows resilience, but that performance has been slower [c]
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic transformation and fostering private sector engagement within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by hosting a Treasury Leadership Forum themed “The Blueprint for Tomorrow.” “With [c]
Safaricom contributed Kshs 983 billion to Kenya’s economy as it sustained 1,283,329 jobs in the last Financial Year. This is according to the telco’s 13th Sustainable Business Report, which was launched this week as the [c]
By Mbugua Njihia With the world’s youngest population, Africa holds immense potential to shape its future through innovation and technology. More than 60 percent of its people are under 25. Gaming is emerging as a [c]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved financing of 9.51 million euros to the Comoros for implementation of the Project to Support the Digitization of the Comorian Economy. With a total cost of 22.53 [c]
The Global Expert Panel (GEP) on Tourism, an initiative by the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) and the Newmark Group, hosted an insightful webinar under the theme; ‘Tourism Transformation: Global Insights for Africa’. The webinar, [c]
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