Paul Russo

For decades, Africa’s Industrialisation story has been written in the margins of global growth.

For decades, Africa’s Industrialisation story has been written in the margins of global growth.

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As global markets retreat into protectionism and nationalist economic agendas, Africa must hold firm to its integration agenda.

The development of SEZs illustrates how infrastructure and policy can converge to create a regional production hub.

As policymakers and private sector players gathered in Nairobi this past week during the 2026 Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO), one

For a bank like KCB, ours is a catalytic role in financing productive sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing

DAR ES SALAAM: THIS week, a high-level delegation of public and private sector players gather in Dares-Salaam for the Tanzania – Kenya Business Forum, a landmark conference that comes on the backdrop of renewed diplomatic efforts by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her counterpart President William Ruto for the two nations to scale diplomatic and economic cooperation.

Capital is flowing towards economies that can adapt quickly and compete effectively. Africa is uniquely positioned to benefit from the global transition to a low-carbon economy, with its renewable energy potential, biodiversity assets, and critical minerals providing a strong foundation for green growth.

KCB (Kenya Commercial Bank) Group, a leading Kenyan regional lender with subsidiaries in Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Burundi saw its Half-Year Net Profit grow 14% to KSh 36.9 billion at the close of the first six months ended June 30 th 2026. This is compared to KSh 32.3 billion over a similar period in 2025.