East Africa

  • Nov 11, 2016
  • 7 min read

Unrest may undermine East Africa's growth potential

As the 'Africa rising' metaphor has fallen out of style, optimists have pinned their hopes on East Africa

East Africa
  • Nov 8, 2016
  • 7 min read

Mobile money services will expand in East Africa

New payment options and services are drawing more East Africans into mobile money

East Africa
  • Oct 21, 2016
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Climate will shape East African coffee production

Global coffee consumption is rising, and several East African countries are looking to meet demand

East Africa
  • Aug 23, 2016
  • 7 min read

Investor interest in East African oil may wane

Low prices, politics and infrastructure challenges could all hinder the region's oil exporting plans

East Africa
  • Aug 15, 2016
  • 7 min read

East Africa's humanitarian needs may increase

Protracted crises in the region will stretch donors while influencing economies and politics

East Africa
  • Jun 29, 2016
  • 7 min read

Expanding East African tax base will face resistance

Governments will try to broaden their tax bases but attempts at reaching the informal economy will confront challenges

East Africa
  • Jun 17, 2016
  • 7 min read

East African rails could shape regional links

Rail plans will provide options but not without risk

East Africa
  • May 24, 2016
  • 7 min read

Consolidation to shape East Africa mobile telecoms

Companies are adjusting their strategies to respond to new competition and slowing subscription growth

East Africa