insert_link Africa Uganda revamps oil imports Uganda is seeking to revamp its oil import procedures by shifting to Tanzania as its primary import hub. As it stands Ugandan fuel companies acquire 90 percent of their supplies through Kenyan companies. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam. todayFebruary 19, 2024 45
insert_link Africa The growing role of telco operators in driving financial inclusion through accessible mobile-first financial services. By Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions Africa remains a hotbed of mobile innovation. Telco operators across the continent are stepping in to fill gaps left by lower levels of development in key areas, including banking and financial services. A 2022 report estimated that just over half of Africa's population remained unbanked. The same report found that banks across the continent are investing in digital transformation […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Livelihoods at stake as Lake Victoria’s papyrus swamps come under pressure: Photos By Patrick Newcombe, via MongaBay The papyrus swamps at the edges of Lake Victoria in East Africa have for generations provided a livelihood to communities living here. While some harvest reeds to make into mats, baskets, and handicrafts, others catch the plentiful fish that nurse in the shelter of the reedbeds. The swamps are also home to birds that have become specialized to live amidst the papyrus reeds in a […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 34
insert_link Africa Kenya oil facilities face huge losses A new report says Kenya has lost $200 million worth of oil exports to Uganda. The country has been Uganda's largest regional market since last year. Daniel Kijo reports. todayJanuary 29, 2024 47
insert_link Africa What’s east Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda By Michael Bishku, Augusta University via The Conversation The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus far only South Africa and Chad have withdrawn their representatives from Tel […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link Africa European Investment Bank partners with Central Bank of Kenya to unlock climate finance New partnership to enhance climate action by Kenyan financial institutions. Climate best practice scheme to enhance climate risk understanding and impact of climate finance across Kenya. The European Investment Bank and the Central Bank of Kenya today launched a new climate finance best practice initiative to strengthen engagement by Kenyan financial institutions to finance climate related […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
Oshiwambo Oshiwana moKenya tashi hepekwa komeva eefudja. Konyala omuvalu wovanamaumbo vefike po 80,000 moshilongo Kenya okwa lopotwa vakumwa konghalo yomuloka wodula, oo waetelela omafundja nomangumauko omadu moule woshivike shadileko. Oshikundaneki sho BBC News osha lopota kutya, oo eli omupedu president woshilongo Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, okwati ovanambelewa vomakwafelo opaulumo mumbwe tava longifa oudakadaka oveli pyakidila noku twala omakwafelo koshiwana shili moupyakadi. Molomakaya eendjila domashina okolutenda mo Kenya, oda halakanifwapo odo tadi hangwa pokati koshilando Nairobi nodoropa yomukunghulofuta ya […] todayNovember 20, 2023 5