East Africa
East Africa business news covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the EAC. Regional trade, infrastructure corridors, and investment intelligence.
Nairobi floods kill 23, Ruto deploys KDF
President William Ruto has deployed the Kenya Defence Forces and ordered the release of national food reserves after overnight flooding…
Kenya-Uganda SGR breaks ground March 20
President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway link will be formally launched on March…
Kenya police get Sh1.9bn Land Cruiser fleet
The National Police Service has taken delivery of 40 Toyota Land Cruiser LC79 units worth Sh1.9 billion, financed by Co-operative…
Kenya targets 5 million tourists
Kenya launched its "Experience Wonder" global tourism campaign at ITB Berlin 2026, targeting 5 million international arrivals by 2027 —…
Newsletter
Amnesty backs Ghana’s slavery resolution
IN SHORT: Amnesty International has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of Ghana's resolution declaring…
UN passes Ghana’s slavery resolution 123-3
IN SHORT: The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana's resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade…
Kenya and US deepen defence partnership
IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and…
Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows
IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year…