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Oil climbs toward Sh7,000 a barrel

While rebounding demand is driving prices higher, the possibility of more barrels from Iran should a nuclear deal be revived is clouding the outlook.

By Bloomberg 3 years ago

Oil climbs toward Sh7,000 a barrel

African banks may lose Sh5tr to virus rebound risks

African banks may lose Sh5tr to virus rebound risks

By Bloomberg 3 years ago

Covid-19 cuts over 150m from middle-income rank

Covid-19 cuts over 150m from middle-income rank

By Bloomberg 3 years ago

Airlines suffer as UK bans travel

Airlines suffer as UK bans travel

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Liquid Telecom raises Sh33.4 billion for data centre expansion

Cash will help the operator expand its data centre in five countries including Egypt and Nigeria.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Liquid Telecom raises Sh33.4 billion for data centre expansion

Tullow share soars as Uganda okays Sh62b stake sale

Forty per cent spike follows nod to divest in the Lake Albert Development Project.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Tullow share soars as Uganda okays Sh62b stake sale

IMF sees upward revision of Kenya’s economic growth

IMF will release an updated Word Economic Outlook report next month

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

IMF sees upward revision of Kenya’s economic growth

Government in talks with World Bank for budget-support loan

This will be the third time Kenya takes up a so-called development policy operation loan from the World Bank.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Government in talks with World Bank for budget-support loan

Rich petrostate runs out of cash as oil prices drop

Slow to adjust big-spending habits as oil revenues fall, Kuwait is hurtling towards a moment of economic reckoning.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Rich petrostate runs out of cash as oil prices drop

Unilever weighs scaling back on its tea business

Unilever has been seeking to reshape its portfolio as consumers’ tastes change.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Unilever weighs scaling back on its tea business

Mining firms stuck with coal pits the world needs, but few want

The world’s biggest mining company’s unsuccessful effort over the past year to offload the asset highlights the predicament producers are in.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Mining firms stuck with coal pits the world needs, but few want

Stuck at home, world is eating less sugar

Global closure of entertainment facilities has slowed down demand.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Stuck at home, world is eating less sugar

Virus wilts Sh900b global flower trade

As people everywhere cancel events and cut flower orders, the ripples reach into Dutch auction halls and Kenyan rose fields.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Virus wilts Sh900b global flower trade

State mulls ban on direct tea sales

Kenya plans to ban direct tea sales and will enforce an electronic-trading auction system in proposed reforms following an industry probe

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

State mulls ban on direct tea sales

China talks up post-virus rebound as world economy shuts

China’s government is talking up the prospects for a rapid economic rebound from the coronavirus, even as the global economy sees further lockdowns

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

China talks up post-virus rebound as world economy shuts

Dangote ends 2019 Sh434b richer

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became $4.3 billion (Sh434 billion) richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Dangote ends 2019 Sh434b richer

Ghosn escape theories: A music box, jet and Lebanese aid

A team of accomplices was assembled to carry out his exfiltration, and his wife, Carole, played a key role

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Ghosn escape theories: A music box, jet and Lebanese aid

Kenyan stocks outshine peers

Kenya proved the best performer among sub-Saharan African stock markets over the past decade.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Kenyan stocks outshine peers

Africa’s top bank up for grabs but no takers yet

Although at a price to book ratio of 2.7 times, it is also the most expensive relative to its peers.

By Bloomberg 4 years ago

Africa’s top bank up for grabs but no takers yet

Uganda resubmits loan request for Sh230b rail

Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan agreed in 2014 to build standard gauge railways in their territories as part of a regional plan to cut transport

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Uganda resubmits loan request for Sh230b rail

Envoy denies debt risk over Sh300 billion expressway

Ambassador denies America has backtracked on funding Nairobi-Mombasa road, insists country will receive value for money.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Envoy denies debt risk over Sh300 billion expressway

It's make-or-break week for Brexit as clock ticks

It’s 11 days until the UK is due to shed its European Union membership and, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson so often says, 'take back control.'

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

It's make-or-break week for Brexit as clock ticks

Why central banks are wary of digital currencies

Regulators are paying attention following Facebook Inc’s proposal to create its own digital currency, Libra, which they see as a threat

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Why central banks are wary of digital currencies

Equity to review unit

Equity Group Holdings Plc is weighing whether to keep its financial-technology unit as a separate business after a top executive quit.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Equity to review unit

Firms to reap big from free trade -AfDB

Africa’s free-trade pact will help shift the continent away from its over-reliance on volatile commodity exports and boost manufacturing, AfDB says.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Firms to reap big from free trade -AfDB

EAC states to go big on infrastructure spending

East African countries plan to increase spending dramatically on infrastructure projects in budgets to be released today.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

EAC states to go big on infrastructure spending

Forecast rules out oil price rally

Forecast show persistent surpluses, not the deficit that was expected to underpin rising prices.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Forecast rules out oil price rally

Why CBK chief Njoroge could get term extension

Insiders say steady currency and efforts to increase lending to small businesses stand him in good stead.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Why CBK chief Njoroge could get term extension

Uhuru: Affordable homes plan on

First in line will be the commissioning of 100,000 units being built in conjunction with with the UN.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Uhuru: Affordable homes plan on

World economy on edge as US, China war rages

The trade war between the US and China continues to loom large over the world economy.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

World economy on edge as US, China war rages

Bharti Airtel plans Sh500 billion Africa unit IPO

It’s considering seeking an equity valuation of about Sh500 billion

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Bharti Airtel plans Sh500 billion Africa unit IPO

New Land Rover to test in Kenya

Testing of the prototype will take place in the Borana Conservancy and include carrying supplies across unforgiving terrain

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

New Land Rover to test in Kenya

What oil at $100 a barrel will mean for the global economy

Exporting nations will enjoy a boost to corporate and government revenues

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

What oil at $100 a barrel will mean for the global economy

Jumia surges on US debut after listing

Jumia operates in countries such as Nigeria and Ivory Coast where the US giant lacks distribution infrastructure

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Jumia surges on US debut after listing

Don’t rock the boat, IMF warns policymakers on trade

IMF warned states not to rock the boat with trade wars and other disruptions at a time when global economy is already sailing through choppy waters.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Don’t rock the boat, IMF warns policymakers on trade

Carrefour on prowl for acquisitions in new Africa strategy

Growing the franchise in Africa will boost competition for the likes of Shoprite Holdings Ltd., the continent’s biggest grocer

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Carrefour on prowl for acquisitions in new Africa strategy

Boeing now seeks more time

Boeing Co says it needs more time to finish a software upgrade for its grounded 737 Max jetliners

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Boeing now seeks more time

Mastercard to join investors in online retailer Jumia

Mastercard also agreed to a new partnership to help Jumia grow its operations, Berlin-based Jumia said in an emailed statement on Monday.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Mastercard to join investors in online retailer Jumia

As Boeing reels from crashes, Airbus mum about sales gains

That makes sense, says Michael Hewson, an analyst at CMC Markets, a brokerage in London.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

As Boeing reels from crashes, Airbus mum about sales gains

SA firm eyes deal to operate Lamu Port

Construction of first berth expected to be completed in June.

By Bloomberg and Agencies 5 years ago

SA firm eyes deal to operate Lamu Port

KQ mulls cancelling Boeing order after Ethiopia air crash

Kenya Airways is reviewing proposals to buy the Max and could switch to Airbus SE’s rival A320.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

KQ mulls cancelling Boeing order after Ethiopia air crash

African pharma tycoon falls from grace as Aspen plunges

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

African pharma tycoon falls from grace as Aspen plunges

Boeing's Sh5.5tr rally put to test after Ethiopia crash

China has asked domestic airlines to temporarily ground the jets as Ethiopian Airlines also says it will halt their use until further notice.

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

Boeing's Sh5.5tr rally put to test after Ethiopia crash

German firm on the spot over suspect regional contracts

By Bloomberg 5 years ago

German firm on the spot over suspect regional contracts

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