Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition…
When veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda posted a video of weary passengers stranded at Entebbe International Airport, his words cut deeper than the images themselves. “The tragedy happening at Uganda Airlines…
Kenya Gov’t to Sell 15% Safaricom Stake to Vodacom in KShs 241 billion (UGX 6.5 Trillion Deal) The Kenyan government Kenya has officially begun the process of selling a 15…
They say actions speak louder than words, and with Paloma Lengema at the helm, BIC’s impact is clear, sharp, bold, and lasting like the iconic Cristal pen. Rising through BIC’s…
When Dr. Layi Fatona took the stage at the Stanbic Bank East Africa Economic Summit in Kampala, there was a certain stillness in the room — the kind that precedes...
Former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki is dead. His death has been confirmed by President Uhuru Kenyatta a few moments ago, who has also ordered the Kenyan flag to be flown at half-mast from today until Kibaki is buried. The former president will also be accorded a state funeral. Kibaki was Kenya’s third president, ruling from 2003 to 2013. At the time of his death, he was 90 years.
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Kenya and DR Congo yesterday signed a bilateral agreement on cooperation in agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors. The objectives of the agreement include promoting increased agricultural productivity in Kenya and DR Congo, encouraging joint investment ventures between respective private entrepreneurs as well as boosting mutually beneficial trade between the two countries. Some of the key areas of cooperation covered by the agreement include crop development and promotion, agricultural and livestock research, animal health and production. Other areas are fisheries, aquaculture and Blue Economy, marketing of agricultural commodities as well as promotion of youth in agriculture programmes such as 4K clubs….
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, met Amb. Richard Kabonero, Uganda’s High Commissioner on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at the State House Chamwino, Dodoma, to bid him farewell following the completion of his tour of duty.President Samia congratulated Amb. Kabonero for successfully completing his tour of duty and commended him for his great contribution in further strengthening the bilateral cooperation between the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda especially by facilitating State visits at the highest level between the two countries.President Samia lauded his efforts in ensuring that Uganda hosted the 4th Session of Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between Uganda and…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially been admitted to the East African Community (EAC). “HISTORY IS MADE! EAC Heads of State OFFICIALLY admit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into the East African Community. H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, Chair of the Summit of EAC Heads of States announces during the 19th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State #WelcomeDRC,” a tweet from the EAC says. The admission of DRC means that the community now has 7 members namely Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and now DRC. The EAC was founded in 1967, collapsed in 1977, and…
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured global investors that Kenya is open and safe for business.Speaking as he launched celebrations to mark the Kenya National Day at the Expo 2020 Dubai, Kenyatta said his administration has put in place a legal framework for investment that provides adequate investor protection in line with most international standards including safeguards for property rights.He added that Kenya enjoys political and economic stability, a fully liberalized economy, a large domestic consumer market, a youthful, skilled and productive labour force as well as a modern infrastructure network.“These attributes have made Kenya the location of choice for…
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Tidjane Thiam, Board Chair of Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL) – the agency mandated to develop and promote Rwanda as an international financial destination, has visited the offices and team for the first time. He met two board members and the staff on Friday to discuss the increasing importance Kigali International Financial Centre is having on investment into Africa. Thiam’s role as Chair is to oversee and guide the strategy of KIFC, bringing his vast experience and insights to the project, as the Centre strives to turn Kigali into an international financial services hub. Thiam arrived in Rwanda as part of…
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Fiona Magona, a partner at MMAKS Advocates, will be among 12 speakers that will take part in a regional Mergers & Acquisition webinar. This webinar, which takes place on May 26, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, is organized by The Legal 500 and Africa Legal Network (ALN). ALN is an alliance of leading corporate law firms currently in 15 key African jurisdictions, including the continent’s gateway economies, with OHADA expertise and an established network of Best Friends firms in the continent which allows the alliance to represent clients in every African country. ALN have a presence in Francophone,…
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The Board of Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) has announced the appointment of Dr. Anthony Mveyange as the Executive Director, effective August 1, 2021 Dr Mveyange is a passionate Tanzanian development economist whose research and policy interests include (but not limited to) inequality, poverty, education and health, natural resources, international trade, trade policy, economic growth, and development in Africa. Anthony is joining PASGR from Trademark East Africa (TMEA), where he is a Regional Research and Learning Director overseeing an impactful research and learning portfolio across ten Eastern African countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi,…
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