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Despite Kenya setting aside $35 million annually to combat malaria, a significant funding gap remains, hindering the full effectiveness of malaria control programs. 

Kenya allocates $35mn annually to fight malaria, but funding gaps persist

Focused on addressing local challenges and fostering inclusive, sustainable solutions, the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI prioritizes gender equity and the role of mobile network operators in scaling AI innovations. 

Scaling AI innovations and promoting gender equity in LMICs

Africa faces health challenges, from neglected diseases to pandemic preparedness. The World Health Organisation's "100-Day Mission" aims to accelerate the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments. 

Scaling diagnostics, manufacturing, and health security in Africa

Ignite Power has acquired 100 per cent of ENGIE Energy Access, forming Africa’s largest distributed renewable energy (DRE) provider. 

Ignite Power signs agreement to acquire 100% of ENGIE Energy Access

Kenya Power is advancing clean energy, grid stability, and rural electrification while maximizing profitability. 

Kenya Power CEO on enhancing energy access and stability

In 2024, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) achieved significant growth, with market capitalization reaching TZS17.86 trillion, marking a 22.3 per cent increase from TZS 14.61 trillion in 2023.

DSE CEO talks boosting investments and expanding listings

Ethiopia is implementing reforms to address macroeconomic imbalances and promote growth. However, the country faces challenges, including political instability, infrastructure deficits, and a heavy debt burden. 

Ethiopia: Tackling debt sustainability and macroeconomic pressures

The launch of Lake Victoria's first roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel marks a transformative moment for East African trade and logistics. 

PIDG’s $25mn Lake Victoria RoRo project set to improve cargo transport & trade in East Africa

Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee has delivered a 50-basis-point rate cut, lowering the Central Bank Rate to 10.75 per cent. This move comes alongside a reduction in the cash reserve ratio, aimed at injecting liquidity into the banking sector. 

Will 50bps rate cut revive Kenya’s struggling private sector lending?

The African continent still faces numerous health challenges, from outbreaks of infectious diseases to the strain of limited resources on already fragile health systems. 

Addressing challenges to Africa’s health security

KICTANet has been instrumental in shaping ICT policies and advocating for data governance in Kenya. Since the enactment of the Data Protection Act in 2019, progress has been made, but challenges remain especially in compliance and public awareness. 

KICTANet’s role in policy, data protection and emerging technologies

Rwanda has made remarkable progress in financial inclusion over the years, with more citizens gaining access to formal financial services. as of 2020 the country registered 93 per cent financial inclusion. 

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