March 13
Kenya: China, Jordan, Among Foreign Bidders Eyeing Kenyan Land for Production
Foreign countries and banks are among the interested parties that submitted bids for leasing government lands as the call for submission of interests closes today. Read more »
Kenya: KQ, SAA Delay Pan-African Airline Formation for Recapitalisation
The establishment of a Pan-African Airline, scheduled to take shape this year, has been delayed as the two carriers intended to form the alliance are seeking to recapitalise. Read more »
March 12
Africa: Africa's Path to Inclusive Prosperity - Embracing the Power of Circular Economy
In the quest to foster inclusivity across Africa, circularity models emerge as a beacon of promise, adept at addressing pressing economic and social challenges while propelling… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Shippers Choose Mombasa Port Over Dar Inefficiencies
The Port of Mombasa is capitalising on inefficiencies at the Port of Dar es Salaam as shipping companies opt for the expeditious and cost-effective route through Kenya. Read more »
March 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Reaffirms Confidence in Boeing Five Years After Fatal Crash
As Ethiopian Airlines commemorates the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Boeing 737 Max 8 crash, the carrier showcases renewed confidence in Boeing, evident through additional orders,… Read more »
March 08
Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee Cuts Cane Prices By 2%
Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee has implemented a two percent reduction in the price of sugarcane, responding to a concurrent decrease in the cost of the commodity on the retail… Read more »
March 06
Kenya: Billionaire Guru to Inaugurate West Pokot Cement Plant in a Fortnight
Simba Cement, part of businessman Narendra Raval's business domain, is poised to inaugurate its West Pokot facility later this month, injecting an additional 2.5 million tonnes of… Read more »
March 01
East Africa: Comesa, World Bank Launch $50m Regional Energy Access Platform
COMESA and the World Bank are poised to execute a $50 million regional initiative aimed at bolstering sustainable energy access investments for Member States and other… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Avocado Earnings Surge Amid Global Market Expansion
Kenya's avocado revenue reached Ksh19 billion last year, driven by a surge in volumes and the exploration of new markets in recent years. Read more »
March 01
Kenya: Kenya's Tea Exports Soar 31pc, Surpassing Horticulture Income in 2023
Kenya's tea export revenues witnessed a 31 percent growth in 2023, surpassing the income generated from horticulture exports during the same period, the sector regulator- Tea Board… Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Takes Flight Towards Cost Savings With Boeing 777X
Ethiopian Airlines is set to bolster its financial performance by securing eight Boeing 777X, the latest fuel-efficient variant from the US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing, with… Read more »
March 01
Kenya: EU Parliament Backs Kenya Trade Deal, Grants Duty-Free Access
Members of the European Parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), granting the East African country both a quota and… Read more »
March 04
Kenya: Kenya-EU Trade Deal Faces Headwinds Amid Green Deal Compliance Concerns
The free trade agreement between Kenya and Europe may encounter challenges, as it needs to address compliance issues related to the EU Green Deal. Read more »