Tag: World Bank
Man faces death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ in Uganda
A man in Uganda faces the death penalty, after being charged with “aggravated homosexuality”. His…
Editor
August 29, 2023
Kenyan debt up to record KSh1.56trillion
During President William Ruto’s first year in office, Kenya took on the most debt ever,…
Editor
August 16, 2023
Uganda funding suspended by World Bank over LGBTQ law
Due to Uganda’s adoption of the contentious Anti-Homosexuality Act, the World Bank has temporarily halted…
Kevin Marube
August 9, 2023
IMF seeks tighter controls on Kenyan loans
The World Bank claims in a new study that supports the recent issuance of a…
Kevin Marube
July 11, 2023
Ruto wants $500bn credit line for weak economies
President Ruto wants $500bn credit line for weak economies yearly, be established for the purpose…
Kevin Marube
June 23, 2023
Ruto budget has imprints of IMF, World Bank
The 129-page Budget address aimed to explain the motivation behind the far-reaching revenue-raising plan, which…
Kevin Marube
June 16, 2023
Kenyans abroad avoiding banks
According to the World Bank, the reduced exchange rate and cash transfer fees in the…
Kevin Marube
June 8, 2023
Tax proposals will reduce purchasing power-World Bank
It also portends harsher times ahead for businesses struggling with decreased demand as a result…
Kevin Marube
June 8, 2023
World Bank: Earthquakes caused $5.1 billion in damage in Syria
The deadly earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria last month caused about $5.1 billion in…
Ericson Mangoli
March 4, 2023
State in talks with World Bank on junior high labs
The government is seeking funds from the World Bank to build laboratories in schools as…
Milton Kurunzi
January 26, 2023