East Africa

East Africa business news covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the EAC. Regional trade, infrastructure corridors, and investment intelligence.

Uganda, Tanzania launch $50m Lake Victoria Ro-Pax

Uganda and Tanzania have jointly launched MV New Mwanza, East Africa's largest locally built freshwater Roll-on/Roll-off passenger vessel, built in…

Kenya to cap Uber and Bolt fares by law

Kenya's government is moving to introduce a national taxi pricing model that would force Uber, Bolt, and other ride-hailing platforms…

Ethiopia launches $10,000 ten-year golden visa

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a 10-year golden investor visa priced at $10,000, doubling the previous maximum residency period…

East Africa’s banks face the fintech reckoning

Fintechs and mobile money operators are structurally eroding the core business of East African banks, squeezing fee income, deposits, and…

Nigeria health sector records major gains

IN SHORT: Nigeria's health minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says the sector is recording significant…

Namibia rejects Starlink licence application

IN SHORT: Namibia's communications regulator CRAN has formally rejected Starlink's application for both a telecommunications…

Stanbic launches women’s banking in Ghana

IN SHORT: Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched Obaa Sima, a dedicated women's banking proposition targeting…

Ghana makes UN history on slavery

IN SHORT: Ghana tabled a resolution at the UN today declaring the transatlantic slave trade…