East Africa

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Solar panels
OPINION

Unlocking the Power of Solar in East Africa

By Ayush Gupta East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where electricity access remains limited. In Kenya, for instance, a...

Image showing man herding in extreme hot weather and drought in Northern Kenya
NEWS

IGAD: Over 2 Million Kenyans at Risk of Hunger

42 million people across six IGAD member states are facing severe food insecurity in 2025, according to a recent assessment. This growing crisis...

Paratus Kenya officially launches with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
BUSINESS

Paratus Expands into Kenya, East Africa to Power Digital Growth

Pan-African telecoms provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion into East Africa as it steps up efforts to connect communities and businesses with...

Stanbic Bank business summit
BUSINESS

Stanbic Bank Takes Optimistic Outlook On East Africa Economies

Stanbic Bank on 6th October 2023 held the inaugural East Africa Business Summit at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the...

BUSINESS

The Role of Technology in Unlocking Trade Value in East Africa

By Pedro Guerreiro Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19...

ECONOMY

Study: Rivalry Between East African Countries Hurting Regional Economy

Economic rivalry between East African countries is affecting regional integration, a study conducted by global audit and financial consulting services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has...

FEATURED ARTICLE

What East Africa Can Teach The Rest of Africa About Economic Growth

By Pedro Guerreiro The 21st century is widely touted as the 'African Century', a period promising unprecedented economic and technological growth for the...

(L-R) Ismail Fahmy, CEO Water Trust Services Fund, Dr Hamed Beheshti, CEO Boreal Light GmBH and Samuel Kinyanjui, Co -Founder and Partner Waterkiosk Ltd during the launch of the water desalination project, estimated to cost Ksh 435 million. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED ARTICLE

Companies Partner to Desalinate Water in Kenya

East Africa’s biggest decentralized water desalination project, estimated to cost Ksh 435 million (4 million Euros) has been launched by four companies. The...

Schneider Electric
FEATURED ARTICLE

Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory Set to Transform Industries in East Africa

French multinational Schneider Electric is rolling out its Smart Factory program to the East African market. The Schneider smart factory program exhibits how...