ECONOMY
Kenya is the biggest economy in East Africa and most watched in sub-Saharan Africa, being the regional business hub. BT brings you comprehensive coverage of the various economic sectors.
Africa’s Music Market Jumps 15% to $120 Million
Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenues grew 15.2% to $120 million in 2025, outpacing the global industry's 6.4% growth, according to the International Federation...
VICTOR ADAR2 Mins read
Africa Steps Up Forest Finance as Global Funding Falters
African governments are deliberately developing new ways to finance the protection and restoration of forests, providing practical examples of how forest finance can...
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Africa’s Growing Climate Funding Gap Sparks Alarm
CDRFI Africa Forum, a platform that brings together governments, insurance regulators, development partners and insurance market actors aims to more than advance climate...
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U.S., Kenya Discuss Critical Minerals Partnership as Nairobi Seeks Local Processing
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kenyan President William Ruto
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Simba Coach Bus Caught Up Smuggled Goods Scandal
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have intercepted a consignment of smuggled cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk with an estimated market...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
Wave Of Startup Failures Cast Deep Financial Gloom Across Kenya
Startups failing and collapsing after a few years of operations is a familiar script today, but the growing trend is now raising more...
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East Africa CEOs Make a Strong Case for Regional Integration
Faster implementation will translate East Africa’s economic potential into investment, trade and jobs
BT Correspondent3 Mins read
Cost Of The Canceled Safaricom Deal
High Court nullification of Vodacom's purchase of the Government’s 15 percent stake in Safaricom has attracted a lot of attention. Government records show...
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