New circus over port deal as Kenya courts Gulf investors

Kenya- Tanzania’s business competitor in the region- is set to enter into an investment agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dar es Salaam. At a time Tanzanians are divided over the recent Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Dubai, Kenya is reported to be courting the same investors from the Gulf. Kenya, Tanzania’s business competitor in the region, is set to…

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How Kenya anti-government protests affects EAC economy

The ongoing cost of living protests backed by the opposition in East Africa’s largest economy are having a ripple effect in the entire region as businesses are disrupted amid uncertainties over lasting resolution. Local transporters and commodity exporters are still worried over the deteriorating situation in Kenya caused by persistent anti-government protests Arusha. The flow of cargo trucks looked…

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How Kenya anti-government protests affects EAC economy

The ongoing cost of living protests backed by the opposition in East Africa’s largest economy are having a ripple effect in the entire region as businesses are disrupted amid uncertainties over lasting resolution. Local transporters and commodity exporters are still worried over the deteriorating situation in Kenya caused by persistent anti-government protests Arusha. The flow of cargo trucks looked…

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Kenya opposition defies president Ruto’s order to seize protests

Despite president’s warning against the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya, people have protested against the high cost of living. Kenya braced Wednesday 19 July 2023 for a new round of protests despite the government warning it would not tolerate further unrest after earlier demonstrations turned violent, with more than a dozen people killed. The opposition has vowed three straight dkenyaays…

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Kenya opposition defies president Ruto’s order to seize protests

Despite president’s warning against the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya, people have protested against the high cost of living. Kenya braced Wednesday 19 July 2023 for a new round of protests despite the government warning it would not tolerate further unrest after earlier demonstrations turned violent, with more than a dozen people killed. The opposition has vowed three straight dkenyaays…

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EU, Kenya reach trade deal in boost to Brussels’ Africa ties

Nairobi. The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China. Summary Kenyan President William Ruto presided over a ceremony in Nairobi to mark the formal conclusion of negotiations to the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Kenyan President William Ruto…

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EU, Kenya reach trade deal in boost to Brussels’ Africa ties

Nairobi. The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China. Summary Kenyan President William Ruto presided over a ceremony in Nairobi to mark the formal conclusion of negotiations to the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Kenyan President William Ruto…

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Kenya revives push by African nations to ditch the dollar

Kenya’s President William Ruto has asked African leaders to take first steps towards ditching the globally-bullish US dollar by signing up to a pan-African payments system to facilitate trade within the continent. Ruto has urged his peers in Africa to mobilise central and commercial banks to join Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) which was launched in January 2022….

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