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The Kenyan currency was the worst performing trading at sh162 against the dollar at the beginning of the year but closed the quarter as the best performing across East Africa exchanging at sh131. 

East Africa's economic outlook: Q1 performance & Q2 expectations

Africa faces a shortage of financial professionals, crucial players in driving the continent's economic growth. 

Building a financial savvy African workforce 

Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) is offering a powerful platform and financial boost to aspiring African entrepreneurs through a $1.5 million grant competition.

Inside ABH's $1.5million grant for African entrepreneurs

Credit rating agency Moody's has upgraded Tanzania's long-term issuer ratings to B1 from B2, and changed the outlook to stable from positive. 

Moody's upgrades Tanzania's rating to B1 from B2

African countries have made incredible steps towards digitising government services in different sectors. 

Accelerating digital adoption in Africa 

Agriculture is the second largest contributor to Rwanda’s gross domestic product and accounts for 65.4 per cent of the workforce. 

Adapting smart agriculture in Rwanda

East Africa's healthcare sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, fueled by a decentralized government system and expanding infrastructure. But what potential does the region hold to become a top destination medical tourism hub?

Unlocking East Africa's potential as a premier medical tourism destination

One of the fastest growing economies in the world, Djibouti, is rolling out the red carpet for international investors this May. 

Feriani: What makes Djibouti attractive to investors 

In a display of resilience amidst inflation, many East African banks appear to be weathering the storm with positive earnings reported for the year ending December 2023. 

East African banks report positive earnings amidst inflation headwinds 

The Kenyan real estate market has always been a dynamic landscape, but recently, a new wave of players has entered the scene, Kenyans living abroad, or the diaspora. 

Understanding Kenyan and diaspora real estate market trends

In recent years, Rwanda has seen significant strides in its agricultural sector, with a growing emphasis on inclusive finance initiatives aimed at empowering farmers along agricultural value chains. 

How inclusive finance drives growth in agricultural value chains 

Agricultural productivity plays a critical role in meeting the food needs of an expanding global population. 

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