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Uganda: Transition to Oil Production and Donor Independence?
Revenues from oil production can provide a way out of Uganda’s extensive donor dependence. But governance weaknesses are likely to limit the transformative potential of the hydrocarbon sector, and can exacerbate existing tensions and political risk. By Andrea Bohnstedt. read more...
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 24 April 2009
In this issue: Appointments to the Standing Committee on Investments in the Energy Sector, and to the Task Force on Sustainable Tourism Development for the Maasai Mara and Amboseli Ecosystems. read more...
EAC Regional: Private Sector Ambivalent on EPAs
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi all qualify for free EU market access under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, but chose to sign a joint EPA with Kenya to preserve the EAC customs union. As the conclusion of the EPA negotiations approaches and the global economic crisis continues, the debate over how an EPA will affect East Africa has produced few clear answers. By Rachel Keeler. read more...
Africa Agenda: Standard Bank Ventures into Smallholder Agricultural Financing
In March 2009, South Africa’s Standard Bank announced it had signed a USD100m deal with Kofi Annan’s AGRA to provide financing to small-scale farmers and agricultural businesses. This sector had long been regarded as high cost, high risk - how will Standard Bank’s approach be different? And what other regional experiences exist? By Rachel Keeler. read more...
Africa Agenda: Global Credit Crunch and Trade Financing
Following the recent G20 meeting in London, the IFC announced a USD400m credit line to Standard Bank to provide trade financing. Rachel Keeler analyses how business in East Africa will be affected, and what role China plays in this. read more...
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 17 April 2009
In this issue: Appointment to the Horticultural Crops Development Authority, applications for CCK licenses, and KPLC Schedule of Tariffs fuel cost adjustment. read more...
Uganda: Challenges of Modernising Land Legislation
Uganda’s new land policy aims to modernise land rights and streamline the land administration to support investment, both in agriculture and other sectors. However, inconsistencies in the proposed regime, corrupt land handouts and a distrust of the intentions of the central government make this a potentially explosive initiative. By Rachel Keeler. read more...
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Kenya Gazette Highlights for 9 April 2009
Uganda: Emphasis on Local Oil Refining Capacity Premature
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 3 April 2009
Kenya: Repealed Sections of the Work Injury Benefits Act a Win for Lawyers
Kenya: Zain Kenya Retrenches 141 Staff with New Business Management Model
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 27 March 2009
CORPORATE NEWS
Kenya: Press Releases: A24 Media Enters Partnership with Mail & Guardian
Kenya: Press Releases: Telkom Kenya Pays Out KES1.7bn in Voluntary Early Retirement Package
Kenya: Press Releases: DHL Express Launches Easy Shop Online Shopping from USA
Kenya: Press Releases: Ecobank Group Increases Capital to KES94bn
Press Releases: Delta Air Lines Introduces Sales & Operations Team Ahead of Nairobi-Atlanta Launch
Click here to find out about the current dollar value!
TOP STORIES
Uganda: Transition to Oil Production and Donor Independence?
Revenues from oil production can provide a way out of Uganda’s extensive donor dependence. But governance weaknesses are likely to limit the transformative potential of the hydrocarbon sector, and can exacerbate existing tensions and political risk. By Andrea Bohnstedt. read more...
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 24 April 2009
In this issue: Appointments to the Standing Committee on Investments in the Energy Sector, and to the Task Force on Sustainable Tourism Development for the Maasai Mara and Amboseli Ecosystems. read more...
EAC Regional: Private Sector Ambivalent on EPAs
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi all qualify for free EU market access under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, but chose to sign a joint EPA with Kenya to preserve the EAC customs union. As the conclusion of the EPA negotiations approaches and the global economic crisis continues, the debate over how an EPA will affect East Africa has produced few clear answers. By Rachel Keeler. read more...
Africa Agenda: Standard Bank Ventures into Smallholder Agricultural Financing
In March 2009, South Africa’s Standard Bank announced it had signed a USD100m deal with Kofi Annan’s AGRA to provide financing to small-scale farmers and agricultural businesses. This sector had long been regarded as high cost, high risk - how will Standard Bank’s approach be different? And what other regional experiences exist? By Rachel Keeler. read more...
Africa Agenda: Global Credit Crunch and Trade Financing
Following the recent G20 meeting in London, the IFC announced a USD400m credit line to Standard Bank to provide trade financing. Rachel Keeler analyses how business in East Africa will be affected, and what role China plays in this. read more...
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 17 April 2009
In this issue: Appointment to the Horticultural Crops Development Authority, applications for CCK licenses, and KPLC Schedule of Tariffs fuel cost adjustment. read more...
Uganda: Challenges of Modernising Land Legislation
Uganda’s new land policy aims to modernise land rights and streamline the land administration to support investment, both in agriculture and other sectors. However, inconsistencies in the proposed regime, corrupt land handouts and a distrust of the intentions of the central government make this a potentially explosive initiative. By Rachel Keeler. read more...
MORE STORIES
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 9 April 2009
Uganda: Emphasis on Local Oil Refining Capacity Premature
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 3 April 2009
Kenya: Repealed Sections of the Work Injury Benefits Act a Win for Lawyers
Kenya: Zain Kenya Retrenches 141 Staff with New Business Management Model
Kenya Gazette Highlights for 27 March 2009
CORPORATE NEWS
Kenya: Press Releases: A24 Media Enters Partnership with Mail & Guardian
Kenya: Press Releases: Telkom Kenya Pays Out KES1.7bn in Voluntary Early Retirement Package
Kenya: Press Releases: DHL Express Launches Easy Shop Online Shopping from USA
Kenya: Press Releases: Ecobank Group Increases Capital to KES94bn
Press Releases: Delta Air Lines Introduces Sales & Operations Team Ahead of Nairobi-Atlanta Launch
