Business
Who owns Quickmart? Inside Kenya’s KSh15 billion supermarket IPO
Quickmart’s public listing exposes how Kenyan retail, private equity and everyday consumer power are quietly reshaping who owns the country’s economy.
Tag: East Africa
Featured
DRC takes control of its mineral data as global powers race for Congo’s critical minerals
Kinshasa is locking down its geological archives, betting that owning the map matters more than owning the mine.
Mining
Tata Chemicals Exit: Who will control Kenya’s lake Magadi Soda Ash Wealth?
Kenya ordered Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, reviving debate over foreign ownership and who truly benefits from Africa's minerals.
Investments
Seychelles turns to Saudi Arabia for new investment and tourism opportunities
Seychelles Vice-President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Arabia's foreign minister in Riyadh to discuss stronger investment, tourism and bilateral economic ties.
Banking
Who really owns NCBA after Nedbank’s $842 million deal?
The Kenyatta and Ndegwa families cash out billions as Nedbank takes majority control of Kenya's banking giant, NCBA Group, after regulatory approval.
Tourism
Tanzania takes centre stage as host of miss world 2027
Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro prepare for global spotlight as Tanzania becomes East Africa's first Miss World host nation.
Economy
Who really owns Kenya’s housing levy billions?
Billions flow from payslips into Kenya's housing fund each month, yet delivery lags, enforcement is thin, and new debt looms.
Arts & Culture
Who owns Kenyan Hip-Hop? Inside the business behind Khaligraph Jones and Africa’s music economy
Khaligraph Jones shows how Kenyan hip-hop is evolving from recorded music into a diversified business built on audiences, brands, rights and live entertainment.
Wildlife
Who owns Rwanda’s gorilla economy?
Rwanda’s gorilla economy reveals how wildlife, government policy, private enterprise and communities compete for value from conservation tourism.
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.