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<p>A national response unit designed to cushion most vulnerable individuals and businesses from COVID19 is now live following the signing by President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2020, into law. This opens a window for the newly introduced fiscal measures to protect low-income earners, small businesses, and retirees from the negative effects of COVID-19. Economic Analyst, Reginald Kadzutu joins CNBC Africa more.</p>


Kenya unveils tax relief measures in response to COVID-19

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<p>Kenyan truck drivers have been reported to be protesting a decision made by the Ugandan Government, to have cargo trucks handed over to local drivers at the border after sanitisation. The move is an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda as transit cargo truck drivers are said to be the main carriers of the virus into the country. Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies, Ken Agutamba joins CNBC Africa more.</p>


Uganda ramps up fight against COVID-19 pandemic

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<p>Prices and demand for oil have been seeing a dramatic decline globally, so what does this mean for a country whose economy depends on the commodity? And how does that factor into South Sudan’s budget allocations pertaining to the nation’s fight against COVID-19. Africa Political and Economic Affairs Analyst, Akol Dok joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How South Sudan is responding to the economic shock of COVID-19

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<p>As some countries, China, Austria, Denmark start to open up, experts believe that the long term effects of COVID-19 on some sectors, banking included are just getting started, so how will they cope? CNBC Africa is joined by George Odhiambo, Managing Director of KCB Rwanda for more.</p>


How resilient are banks to COVID-19 effects?

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<p>What happens when a global pandemic causes an entire nation to go under total lock down in the midst of a school year? As some nations are trying to repatriate their students abroad during these uncertain times, what&#8217;s the reality like for the hundreds of thousands of students on the continent trying to achieve their higher learning ambitions; and, for the institutions responsible for them? CBC Africa spoke to the Dean of the African Leadership University, Gaidi Faraj for more.</p>


How tertiary institutions in Africa are coping with COVID-19

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<p>As a result of the measures put in place by the government to control the spread of coronavirus, start-up companies are part of the groups that have been most affected. CNBC Africa spoke to the Senior Program Officer at Segal Family Foundation, Liana Nzabampema to find out more about how start-ups are being affected by the coronavirus outbreak and how Segal Family Foundation is supporting start-ups.</p>


How start-up companies are navigating the COVID-19 environment

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<p>Recent weeks have seen oil prices drop to their lowest in history. But could this present an opportunity for other energy sources? And what kind of impact has it had on the sector in the region? CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of East African Power Dan Klinck for more.</p>


COVID-19: An opportunity for alternative energy sources?

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<p>Paul Njoki, Head of Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya joined CNBC Africa to light on trends and recovery efforts post the COVID-19 outbreak. He also touched on the role played by the insurance at the wake of the pandemic.</p>


StanChart on how the insurance sector is responding to COVID-19

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<p>The COVID-19 epidemic is crippling the tourism industry and leaving many tour guides without a job. CNBC Africa spoke to Pamela Giramata Gasana, a tour guide on how the pandemic has affected her career.</p>


Tour guides bear the brunt of COVID-19 as tourism industry grinds to a halt

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<p>Protectionism is seemingly on the rise and this, combined with the already devastating economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, may have serious repercussions for African trade. CNBC Africa spoke with Frank Matsaert, CEO of Trade Mark East Africa on how to keep trade between Africa and the rest of the world flowing.</p>


COVID-19: How to keep trade between Africa and the rest of the world flowing

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<p>One of the greatest concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak is the impact it will have on food security especially in countries that already suffer from high food insecurity. John Murunga, GeoPoll Regional Director for East Africa joined CNBC Africa to share more on their survey findings from the mobile-based research platform on the economic impact of the COVID-19 across 12 African nations.</p>


GeoPoll: How COVID-19 is impacting these 12 African nations

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<p>This week the National Assembly of Kenya met and passed amendments that could stand to benefit Kenyan SMEs, CNBC Africa spoke to SME Consultant, Victor Otieno on how much of help this will be to the sector and what else can be done during this difficult time.</p>


Kenyan govt. steps in to help small businesses survive COVID-19

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<p>The African Women&#8217;s Entrepreneurship Program was designed to assist women across Sub-Saharan Africa who are transforming their societies through economic development and social advocacy, by running their small and medium enterprises; but now that many SMEs have been forced to temporarily suspend their activities, how have they been able to provide support? CNBC Africa spoke to the Chairperson for the Rwanda Chapter of the AWEP, Gloria Kamanzi for more.</p>


How women entrepreneurs are coming together during COVID-19 isolation

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<p>Yesterday evening the National Assembly of Kenya passed some key amendments in support of the Government&#8217;s efforts to cushion the economy and Kenyans against the damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journalist Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

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<p>In our day to day life, social media platforms have become integral.</p>


Rwanda’s Digital Commemoration: How social media can be used as a tool for healing

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<p>Kenya&#8217;s coffee sector received close to $14 million from World Bank, to boost the production of speciality coffee and link farmers to direct markets in order to eliminate the issue of cartels. Moreover, the Capital Markets Authority announced that it will allow listed companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to pay dividends without holding annual general meetings. Rodney Omukhulu, Assistant investments Analyst joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya receives $14mn World Bank support to boost coffee production

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<p>By tomorrow, the 24th of April, in response to the financial burden of the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic, the Rwanda Revenue Authority will have disbursed FRw13 billion , around $13.5 million in V.A.T refunds to businesses. The move is one of several measures taken by the Government to protect businesses and SMEs from feeling the full brunt of the crisis, but what else can be done to soften the blow of these unprecedented times to Rwanda&#8217;s economy? CNBC Africa spoke to Economist, Professor Alfred Bizoza for more.</p>


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Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

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Kenya unveils tax relief measures in response to COVID-19

Uganda ramps up fight against COVID-19 pandemic

How South Sudan is responding to the economic shock of COVID-19

How resilient are banks to COVID-19 effects?

How tertiary institutions in Africa are coping with COVID-19

How start-up companies are navigating the COVID-19 environment

COVID-19: An opportunity for alternative energy sources?

StanChart on how the insurance sector is responding to COVID-19

Tour guides bear the brunt of COVID-19 as tourism industry grinds to a halt

COVID-19: How to keep trade between Africa and the rest of the world flowing

GeoPoll: How COVID-19 is impacting these 12 African nations

Kenyan govt. steps in to help small businesses survive COVID-19

How women entrepreneurs are coming together during COVID-19 isolation

Kenya’s parliament passes amendments to cushion Kenyans against COVID-19

Rwanda’s Digital Commemoration: How social media can be used as a tool for healing

Kenya receives $14mn World Bank support to boost coffee production

Rwanda moves to protect the business community from COVID-19 shocks

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