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<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has had knock-on effects on the banking sector in Kenya, causing a shift in the old-fashioned system of banking. What then is the future of this sector? Head of Consumer Banking at Standard Chartered Bank, Edith Chumba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the banking sector is reinventing African finance post-COVID-19

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<p>Due to the pandemic, the digital revolution in the insurance sector is closer than before. Many say, it is critical for insurers to upgrade the technological capabilities to maintain and grow the market penetration. How true is this? Japheth Ogalloh, General Manager, Medical Business at UAP joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Here’s how the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s insurance sector

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<p>In Q1 2021, the Nairobi Securities Exchange recorded a 20.88 per cent increase in market capitalization to $22.5 billion registered from $18.6 Billion in Q1. 2020, this is according to Capital Markets Authority.  Moreover, the Central Bank of Kenya has invited bids for re-opened 15-year treasury bonds and new 25- year treasury bonds, all worth a total of $278 million to raise funds to support budgetary spending. Justin Mwangi, Investment Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the NSE performed in first quarter of 2021

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<p>Eastern African countries cut about $68.3 billion spending on infrastructure projects last year, the largest decline in the number of projects and value of projects in sub-Saharan Africa in a year, according to Deloitte. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

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<p>Bamburi Cement more than tripled its net profit in the year ended December 2020, recording the biggest earnings jump among Nairobi Securities Exchange listed firms. The company’s Group Managing Director, Seddiq Hassani joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Cost cutting pays dividends for Bamburi Cement

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<p>Kenya and Uganda agreed to put an end to the trade barriers that have led to a sour relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Policy Analyst, David Walakira joins CNBC Africa for an in-depth view of the new framework of trade co-operation between the two countries.</p>


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Kenya, Uganda sign pact to ease trade tension

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<p>Last year, African start-ups beat the pandemic odds, racking up multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions. Will this trend continue this year? CNBC Africa is joined by the Managing Director at Viffa Consult, Victor Otieno for more.</p>


What’s driving investor appetite for African start-ups?

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<p>The All-Share Index on the Uganda Securities Exchange hit an all-time high in the month of February as trading on the bourse bounced back; CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO, Paul Bwiso for more.</p>


Back-to-back highs for Uganda Securities Exchange

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<p>Family Bank posted a 22.39 per cent rise in net profit despite the pandemic related disruptions that have hit borrowers resulting in an increase in loan repayments in the banking industry. Despite this, the Group recorded an 11.4 per cent reduction in net non-performing loans to $35.9 million. Stephen Ngugi, Chief Financial Officer, Family Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Family Bank’s profit rises 22.39% despite COVID-19 headwinds

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<p>In Uganda, Capital Markets Authority asked the Ministry of Finance to have five Ugandan companies list shares on the local stock exchange.</p>


Uganda: CMA wants 5 companies to list on the USE

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<p>According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, cashews thrive in the tropical climates of 20 western and eastern African nations, where about 90 per cent of the raw cashew nuts traded in the global market are grown. However, the continent’s farmers and exporters get only a fraction of the final retail price. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, SAGCOT joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Africa cashew nut farmers not reaping benefits, says UN body

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<p>Africa currently loses $7 billion to $15 billion a year due to climate change and that is likely to increase to as much as $50 billion or 3per cent of continent-wide gross domestic product annually by 2040 without investment in adaptation strategies. Dr. Anthony Nyong, Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the Africa Development Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfDB’s Nyong on how to finance Africa’s climate adaptation & green recovery

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<p>MTN Rwanda will, on the 4th of May, list on the Rwanda Stock Exchange after approval from the bourse and the Capital Markets Authority. The telco will avail more than 1 billion shares at a value price of Rwf 269 per ordinary share. CNBC Africa spoke with the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange, Celestin Rwabukumba for more.</p>


MTN Rwandacell to list by introduction on RSE

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<p>In the year ended December 2020, Kenya Airways took a loan of $101.7 million from the government to fund its operations at a time the Covid-19 pandemic had hurt its cash flows. The carrier will pay an interest of $1.38 million per year on the loan. The repayment of the principal is expected at the end of the five years. Economic Analyst, Ken Gichinga joins CNBC Africa to unpack KQ&#8217;s recovery plans.</p>


Unpacking $101.7mn KQ loan deal with government

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<p>Helium One has raised more than $10 million in subscription after issuing 100 million shares to investors. CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Helium One, David Minchin for more.</p>


Helium One shares oversubscribed

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<p>As investors grapple for opportunities on the global scene, interest in Africa&#8217;s investment opportunities is expected to increase and already the continent is experiencing new interest from venture capitalists, but how can the continent tap into this global venture capital race? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO and Co-Founder of Pariti, Yacob Berhane for more.</p>


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Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

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<p>Five years after Chase Bank went into receivership, the Central Bank of Kenya has finally given a green light for the bank to be liquidated. The decision followed a recommendation from Chase Bank’s receiver-manager, the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) to liquidate the lender. For this and an analysis of Kenya&#8217;s market performance, CNBC Africa spoke with Solomon Kariuki, Investment Analyst at Cytonn.</p>


covid-19 recovery

How the banking sector is reinventing African finance post-COVID-19

Here’s how the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s insurance sector

How the NSE performed in first quarter of 2021

How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

Cost cutting pays dividends for Bamburi Cement

Kenya, Uganda sign pact to ease trade tension

What’s driving investor appetite for African start-ups?

Back-to-back highs for Uganda Securities Exchange

Family Bank’s profit rises 22.39% despite COVID-19 headwinds

Uganda: CMA wants 5 companies to list on the USE

Africa cashew nut farmers not reaping benefits, says UN body

AfDB’s Nyong on how to finance Africa’s climate adaptation & green recovery

MTN Rwandacell to list by introduction on RSE

Unpacking $101.7mn KQ loan deal with government

Helium One shares oversubscribed

Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

CBK approves Chase Bank liquidation

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covid-19 recovery

How the banking sector is reinventing African finance post-COVID-19

Here’s how the pandemic has impacted Kenya’s insurance sector

How the NSE performed in first quarter of 2021

How COVID-19 has impacted infrastructure investment across East Africa

Cost cutting pays dividends for Bamburi Cement

Kenya, Uganda sign pact to ease trade tension

What’s driving investor appetite for African start-ups?

Back-to-back highs for Uganda Securities Exchange

Family Bank’s profit rises 22.39% despite COVID-19 headwinds

Uganda: CMA wants 5 companies to list on the USE

Africa cashew nut farmers not reaping benefits, says UN body

AfDB’s Nyong on how to finance Africa’s climate adaptation & green recovery

MTN Rwandacell to list by introduction on RSE

Unpacking $101.7mn KQ loan deal with government

Helium One shares oversubscribed

Pariti CEO, Berhane on the growth of venture capital interest in Africa

CBK approves Chase Bank liquidation

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