Kenya Digital Economy Project Has Spent 8% of Its Loan
Kenya and the World Bank reviewed the US$390 million digital economy project on 14 September. By February, 8.2% had been...
September 16, 2026Section
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Kenya Sugar Protection Lapses and Nairobi Looks Again
Kenya’s COMESA sugar safeguard expired on 30 November 2025 after 24 years. The East African reports Nairobi is now exploring...
September 16, 2026
Uganda Digital Tax Stamps Now Cover 1,680 Firms
The Uganda Revenue Authority says more than 1,680 manufacturers and importers are registered on its digital tax stamps system.
September 16, 2026
Uganda Shilling Weakens 6% as Fuel Prices Climb
The Ugandan shilling fell to about Shs3,920 to the dollar by 15 September. Petrol is near US$1.76 a litre, almost...
September 16, 2026
Nigeria Bond Auction Allots US$563 Million at Lower Rates
Nigeria allotted ₦748.64 billion of bonds on 14 September, about US$563 million. Both instruments cleared below August rates.
September 16, 2026
Nigeria Power Sector Bond Raises US$548 Million
Nigeria signed a ₦728.97 billion power sector bond, about US$548 million, on 15 September. It settles legacy debts owed to...
September 16, 2026
ASUU Strike Shuts Three Lagos State Universities
ASUU strike update: lecturers at three Lagos state universities began an indefinite strike on 15 September 2026 to demand the...
September 16, 2026
Zambia Cancels Zed Mobile Licences Over Rollout Failures
ZICTA cancelled both licences held by Beeline Telecoms, trading as Zedmobile, on 15 September, citing rollout, quality and unpaid fees.
September 16, 2026
DR Congo Police Break Up Constitution Protests
Congolese police used tear gas and warning shots against opposition protests in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Uvira on 15 September. At...
September 16, 2026