Economic Policy Archives – CEO East Africa

Stella Rusine Ntez Appointed CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda as Kampeta Sayinzoga Steps Down After Six Years

Paul MurungiExecutive Profiles The Big StoryDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has appointed Ms. Stella Rusine Ntez as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, marking a leadership transition that blends continuity with…

COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

Paul MurungiEast Africa Manufacturing & Industry Technology & Innovation The Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East…

Economic Tides: Understanding Tariffs, Balancing Protectionism and Global Trade

Oscar MuwangaBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

A tariff is a tax placed on goods when they are brought into a country. Governments use tariffs for several reasons. They might want to protect their own industries from…