Business
Uganda’s oil gets a name: “Pearl Sweet” as first oil draws near
Uganda’s long-awaited oil era is nearing reality, but questions remain over ownership, revenues, local benefits and who ultimately controls the wealth.
Tag: East Africa
Health
Who owns Africa’s vaccine supply chains?
As Ebola spreads in DR Congo, the outbreak underscores Africa's push to strengthen vaccine manufacturing, health infrastructure and biotechnology investment.
Finance
MTN Rwanda’s profit surge shows how mobile money is reshaping Africa’s digital economy
Rwanda’s mobile-money boom is turning telecom networks into financial infrastructure, creating a new investment frontier across Africa.
Investments
Rwanda’s $400 million agriculture bet: Who will own the next food economy?
Rwanda’s agricultural investment surge is opening a new battle for ownership, capital, technology, processing capacity and Africa’s growing food economy.
Infrastructure
Who is building Uganda? Inside the $242 million Citibank infrastructure deal
Inside Uganda’s $242 million Citibank-backed road project, the contractors, financiers and regional trade interests shaping eastern Africa’s infrastructure future.
Business
Who will own Kenya’s beer market? Inside Asahi’s $2.3 billion EABL takeover
Asahi’s EABL takeover marks a historic shift in Kenya’s beer industry, reshaping ownership, competition, investment and regional beverage power.
Business
Who will control East Africa’s new digital payments network?
East Africa is building a faster, more connected payments ecosystem, opening a new contest among banks, fintechs, central banks and technology companies.
Gambling
Kenya’s former parliamentary staffer loses more than Ksh1.4 million savings in alleged forex trading scam
Loice Nyambura Wamburu says an automated forex trading system marketed as a “Poverty Killer” left her with losses, debt and questions over online investment mentorship.
Politics
Homa Bay violence exposes Kenya’s deepening political fault lines ahead of 2027
The Homa Bay violence surrounding the Linda Mwananchi campaign has intensified concerns over political intolerance as Kenya’s 2027 election approaches.
Economy
Rwanda wants to triple its economy by 2035. Can its growth model deliver?
Rwanda's next economic leap will depend on productivity, private investment, exports and whether growth creates enough productive jobs.