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• Electric bus company, BasiGo has secured $3 million (Sh396 million) worth of equity funding from CFAO Group to scale up electric bus production in East Africa.
• The investment, split between CFAO Kenya and Mobility54, will help accelerate the scale-up of BasiGo’s manufacturing and delivery of electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda.
• CFAO Group is building e-mobility ecosystem in East Africa by investing in green mobility startups through Mobility54.

Electric bus company, BasiGo has secured $3 million (Sh396 million) worth of equity funding from CFAO Group to scale up electric bus production in East Africa. The investment, split between CFAO Kenya and Mobility54, the …

• Tanzania and Rwanda are warming up to set up second official border post.
• Currently, Rwanda is the third largest user of Dar es Salaam port.
• More than 80% of Rwanda’s cargo goes through the port of Dar es Salaam.

The push to foster EAC integration appears to be moving in a positive direction with Tanzania and Rwanda taking steps to enhance one of East Africa Community (EAC) pivotal goal, regional trade.

A top Tanzanian envoy has announced plans to open a new border post with Rwanda, as part of ongoing measures between the two countries to scale up the movement of labour, goods and services providers.

Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Makamba,  made the announcement at the end of his four-day state visit to Rwanda.

The Minister revealed that the proposed border crossing will be set up in Tanzania’s Kyerwa district in Kagera Region and …

• East Africa’s banking giant KCB Group reports heightened operational expenses, which surged to $627 million in 2023, up from $447.9 million in 2022.
• The costs are associated with the consolidation of its subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Trust Merchant Bank (TMB),
• Additional expenditures were related to a voluntary retirement scheme as well as litigation fees.

KCB Group, one of East Africa’s banking giants, has reported a net profit decline to $282 million for the year ending December 2023, from $307 million in 2022.

The bank has attributed this decline to increased operational costs and higher provisions for bad loans as primary reasons for the downturn in profitability.

In a period marked by economic challenges and strategic expansions, KCB Group faced heightened operational expenses, which surged to $627 million in 2023, up from $447.9 million in 2022.

DRC-based Trust Merchant Bank consolidation costs

This increase was largely due to …

• Kigali-based Future Light Football Academy offers more than just a chance to excel in sports; it provides youth with a lifeline away from the dangers of life on the street and back to school and family life.
• To further drive their reach, impact, and sustainable growth in Rwanda, the sports academy is seeking partners from sports clubs to corporate organizations.
• Founded by Bram Vlaanderen, a Dutch lawyer based in Dubai with a big heart for Rwanda, and Eric Iracyadukunda, a Rwandese professional football player, the academy has the potential to turn into a center of excellence for youth development.

In the city of Kigali, Rwanda, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, lies a beacon of hope and opportunity for the youth. Future Light Football Academy, a burgeoning center of sports excellence, stands as a testament to the power of dreams and determination.

Founded by Bram Vlaanderen, a Dutch …

• Rwanda’s dairy sector produced one billion liters of milk in 2023 but remains a distance from industry leader Kenya.
• IFAD will fund a $100.37 million project for the second phase of Rwanda’s dairy milk development project.
• The Rwanda Dairy Development Project aims to reach 53 per cent of Rwanda’s dairy households and create 3,400 new jobs.

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Through the Rwanda Dairy Development Project (RDDP), Kigali is set to roll out initiatives …

• Burundi and Rwanda relations have hit a new low, with the Burundian government suspending ties with Rwanda, closing the Rwandan border.
• The diplomatic row between Burundi and Rwanda has a complex history, with tensions dating back to the colonial era and continuing into the post-independence period.
• The border closure further strains relations between Burundi and Rwanda, as well as the larger East African Community (EAC).

Burundi and Rwanda relations have hit a new low, with the Burundian government suspending ties with Rwanda, closing the Rwandan border, and “chasing” out Rwandese nationals.

Burundi has accused its neighbour of supporting rebel attacks in the region. The move comes after Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of backing the Red Tabara rebel group, which orchestrated an attack near Burundi’s western border, where 20 people lost their lives, including women and children.

“We have closed our borders (with Rwanda), anyone who tries to …

Africa will be the second fastest-growing regional economy in 2024. Over 10 African countries will experience substantial GDP growth. In October 2024, the International Monetary Fund emphasized Africa’s pivotal role in global economic development and resilience.

Africa could face economic headwinds this year. However, some of the continent’s brightest spots are lighting up the economic prospects. According to the International Monetary Fund, six of the top 10 performing nations globally are projected to come from Africa in 2024.…

• Burundi is the other country projected to record one of the fastest growing economies in 2024, according to the IMF.
• The Fastest Growing Economies in 2024 (real GPD growth) projections index places Rwanda ahead of her regional peers with a projected growth of 7.0% next year.
• Tanzania comes in closely with a projected growth of 6.1% while that of Burundi is forecast to grow at 6%.

Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi will be the fastest growing economies in East Africa in 2024, the latest projection by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates, with all countries posting economic growth above the world’s average.

The Fastest Growing Economies in 2024 (real GPD growth) projections index places Rwanda ahead of her East African Community (EAC) peers with a projected growth of seven per cent this year.

Tanzania comes in closely with a projected growth of 6.1 per cent while that of Burundi is projected …

• Kenya’s Bluewave Insurance Agency has announced plans to raise $6 million to expand into five new African markets to increase insurance penetration in markets characterized by low uptake.
• Company Founder and CEO Adelaide Odhiambo says the investment would be raised over the next three years.
• The insurer is partnering with Mobile Network Operators and banks to distribute affordable micro-insurance products, with plans to enter Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Malawi, DRC, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia.

Kenya’s Bluewave Insurance Agency has announced plans to raise $6 million as the firm seeks to expand into five new African markets, aiming to increase insurance penetration in regions characterized by low uptake. Adelaide Odhiambo, Founder and CEO of Bluewave Insurance Agency, stated that the investment would be raised over the next three years to support the expansion plans.

Bluewave Insurance Agency’s new target markets

The company has forged partnerships with large aggregators, specifically Mobile Network Operators …

• Most African countries are set to increase their economic growth next year compared to 2023, with East Africa leading the charge.
• Countries will be powered by their travel, tourism, transport, logistics, financial, and telco sectors.
• However, some African countries will not enjoy this fastest-growing economy wave as they will be under severe financial stress in 2024 due to their huge debt obligations.

The most recent analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicts that by 2024, Africa will have the world’s second-fastest expanding major area, behind only Asia. According to the EIU’s African Economic Outlook, Africa’s amazing growth trajectory is evidence of the continent’s resiliency and its enormous unrealized economic potential.

Most African countries are set to increase their economic development compared to 2023, with East Africa leading the charge, as noted by the EIU’s Africa Economic Outlook. Powered by their thriving travel, tourism, and hospitality industries as well …