Tag: Trade

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up: Issue 50 of 2024

Kenya Forex reserves projected to grow by Sh288bn on IMF, remittance inflows Kenya’s official foreign exchange reserves are expected to grow by $2.23 billion (Sh288 billion) by the end of this year compared to December 2023, supported by the recent disbursements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and higher remittance and export inflows. Official forex […]...

Trade and Financial Services Roundup: Issue 46 of 2024

Kenya Three NSE stocks join Morgan Stanley small-cap index The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index has added three NSE counters—Kenya Power, Carbacid Investments Plc, and Bamburi Cemen...

8 Nov 2024

Kenya, Trump, And The Future of US Trade Policy: What Trump’s Win Means For AGOA and STIP of US Trade Policy

The unexpected return of Donald Trump Jr. to the White House brings a fresh wave of uncertainty and anticipation for African nations, particularly Kenya, which has traditionally valued the United Stat...

8 Nov 2024

Trade and Financial Services Round Up: Issue 45 of 2024

Kenya Borrowers hit as IMF opposes CBK’s plan to cut cost of loans The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Kenya against a larger interest rate cut despite the fall in inflation to a 17-yea...

31 Oct 2024

Trade and Financial Services Round Up: Issue 44 of 2024

Kenya Kenya Power resumes dividends with Ksh 30B profit Kenya Power and Lighting Company(KPLC) has resumed paying dividends after a six-year hiatus, following a net profit of Ksh 30.08 billion in the ...

25 Oct 2024

Trade and Financial Service Round-Up Vol 43

Kenya Local investor activity climbs at NSE, foreigners retreat Local investors have gained prominence at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) over the past three months, reflecting reduced activity ...

11 Oct 2024

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up

Kenya Treasury turns up heat on KRA over leaky revenue systems The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has come under scrutiny over its ability to plug tax leaks while failing to improve its systems and c...

4 Oct 2024

Trade and Financial Services Roundup: Issue 40 of 2024

Kenya Banks offered bond swap as KQ misses Ksh19bn loans deadline Top commercial banks will convert Ksh19.3 billion ($149.9 million) worth of loans advanced to Kenya Airways (KQ) into Treasury bonds a...

25 Jul 2024

New Dawn? Analysing the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Agreement and its Implications

After years of immense negotiations and anticipation, the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) is set to become a reality on July 25, 2024. This landmark agreement, uniting 29 coun...

26 Apr 2024

Approved Kenya-EU Trade Deal Paves the Way for Enhanced Economic Partnerships

The National Assembly of Kenya has given the green light, approving the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. Th...

21 Apr 2024

PSRA’s controversial directive to security firms over trade union dues unlocks legal implications

The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) issued a stern directive to private security companies this week, which, despite being forceful, was deemed illegal. Established under the Private Secu...

12 Apr 2024

Local industrial investments usher in a new era of economic growth in Kenya.

In the global economic landscape, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) often takes the spotlight, yet the untapped potential of local industrialists remains a formidable force propelling economic growth. A...

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