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Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Mining Powers Rural Settlement in Kenya

Despite its high energy intensity, crypto supporters claim Bitcoin mining can have a positive environmental effect. One project in Kenya shows how it might change the lives of rural communities

Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin-Based Payment Network to Facilitate Remittances to Africa

Strike announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa via the Lightning Network on Bitcoin, thanks to the partnership with the mobile app Bitnob

Finance & Economics

IMF biggest credit tranches in 2021

Let’s take a look at the most valuable credit tranches the international Monetary Fund has released in 2021 so far

News

Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2021 unveiled

Africa’s economy is forecast to grow at a healthy pace of 3.8% in 2021 driven by rising global demand as COVID-19 restrictions are eased

Finance & Economics

Businesses in Kenya are reporting positive results amid coronacrisis

This comes as the country makes it easier for businesses to access funding

Countries

World Bank considers removing Kenya from high-risk debt list

Based on a projection on exports and economic growth, Kenya’s debt risk profile could improve soon

News

Kenya’s economic forecast 2021: what’s coming next?

Bader Al Hussain PaySpace Magazine Analyst   Similar to the majority of the countries, Kenya also experienced the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on all spheres of life. On the economic front, the country’s GDP growth decelerated to 1.4 % in 2020 as compared to 5.4% in 2019. The primary drivers of the growth […]

News

Kenya recorded the highest inflation rate

The rate of inflation has risen significantly in Kenya

News

Amount of money Kenya lost due to coronacrisis unveiled

Nevertheless, the country will face a slight growth in 2020

Countries

Kenyans embrace online shopping since start of pandemic: research

Data, apparel, healthcare, banking, and other FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) have seen the highest surge of online activity

Countries

African Development Bank Group bans Kenyan company over fraud

This move comes due to the company’s engagements in fraudulent activities

News

Sentimental spending in Kenya is up 240% over past 10 years: research

Kenyans still want to splurge on their loved ones

Finance & Economics

Kenya Investment Authority developed investment tracking tool

This comes at a time when the demand for public administrative data and statistics increases in the country

Finance & Economics

Leading neobanks in Africa: top 7 digital-only banks

African neobanks stand out from the crowd by addressing a massive market with challenging economic conditions

News

Kenyan women enterprises will get $5B funding

Women-owned ventures in Africa will profit from the Africa Development Bank’s funding

Finance & Economics

Kenya unveils the amount of its national debt

Meanwhile, the country’s borrowing currently is at Ksh 7.1 trillion