Nedbank to Acquire 66% Stake in Kenya’s NCBA for $856 Million
South Africa’s Nedbank Group has confirmed a definitive offer to acquire a 66 percent stake in ...
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Tag: East African economy
Kenya Records 4.9 Percent Economic Growth in Third Quarter of 2025
Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a steady improvement ...
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Zanzibar Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals with Notable October Growth
Zanzibar has reported a notable surge in international tourist arrivals in October 2025, according to newly ...
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Kenya Tourism Board Partners with Visa to Strengthen Travel Spending
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has entered into a partnership with Visa aimed at enhancing travel ...
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Tanzania Sets Sights on Eight Million Tourists by 2030, Announces Tourism Minister
Tanzania has set an ambitious target of attracting eight million international tourists annually by the year ...
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Kenya’s Tax Revenue Reaches $19.9 Billion in FY2024/2025, Driven by Digital Taxation
Kenya has recorded a notable increase in tax revenue, collecting 2.57 trillion Kenyan shillings—approximately 19.9 billion ...
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Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia to Become Africa’s Leading Coffee Exporter
Uganda has officially become Africa’s foremost coffee exporter, surpassing long-time continental leader Ethiopia, according to an ...
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