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Kenya stands to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in export markets as well as increased economic integration that could lead to changes in Kenyan immigration for skilled workers. 

Kenya stands to benefit economically from AfCFTA immigration 

Rwanda's consumer prices rose in March 2024, climbing 4.2 per cent year-over-year compared to March 2023. 

Rwanda’s March CPI climbs to 4.2%

The Kenyan shilling has surged by an impressive 15.2 per cent in the first quarter of the year and continues to gain strength against the dollar, currently trading at sh131 against the dollar. 

Kenyan shilling strength in question as bonds tighten

Bitcoin's price holds steady around $62,705 with a minimal change, hovering around 0.02 per cent over the past 24 hours. Despite this stability, the total market capitalization of Bitcoin remains significant, sitting at $1.23 trillion. 

Bitcoin volatile ahead of halving 

East African InsurTech firm, mTEK services, has received $1.25 million investment from Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Founders Factory Africa to fuel their mission of innovative insurance solutions in East Africa. 

mTEK secures $1.25mn to boost East African insurance

Kenya's yields on tax-free infrastructure bonds at the secondary market have begun dropping despite expectations of softening interest rates on new bond auctions. 

Kenya's infrastructure bond yields dip

With 70 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa's population depending on forests and woodlands for their livelihoods, establishing nature as a key area of risk management is crucial. 

Nature & risk management: Shaping sustainable finance in Africa

CNBC Africa is joined by Freddy Nkosi, Senior Director of Global Programs for West and Central Africa, VillageReach, to speak about the transformative impact of drone technology on healthcare delivery in low-resource settings. 



Unlocking drone potential in healthcare delivery

With $20 million in Series B funding, Pula, a Kenyan insurtech firm is expanding its innovative insurance offerings that is making insurance more accessible and affordable for farmers across Africa. 

Kenyan insurtech Pula raises $20m in Series B funding

Africa's digital marketplace is projected to boom, reaching $72 billion by 2026 according to Caribou Digital's "Platform Livelihoods Project" (PLP). 

Africa's digital marketplace projected to grow $72bn by 2026

East Africa's security market is on an upward trajectory, projected to grow by $88.5 million by 2024. Uganda and Tanzania are leading the charge, with active users expected to surpass 350,000 in Uganda and 460,000 in Tanzania by 2028. 

East Africa's security market $88.5 million surge by 2024 

The Kenyan financial market has recently seen some interesting developments, with the Kenyan shilling remaining strong and among the best performing currencies in the region.  

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