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EAC Central banks turn to gold in effort to revive single currency by 2031
Financial Standard
By
Brian Ngugi
| Jul 28, 2026
Residents claim grounded ship spilling oil and chemicals
Fishermen and residents in Kikambala, Mtepeni Ward, Kilifi County, have raised alarm over alleged marine pollution caused by oil and chemical leakage from a grounded cargo vessel.
Afreximbank returns to US dollar bond market with $1.5 billion
African Export-Import Bank has raised $1.5 billion in its largest-ever bond issuance, marking a triumphant return to the US dollar public market after a five-year absence.
Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in Nairobi
More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries will gather in Nairobi from Wednesday as Kenya’s expanding solar sector drives demand for new energy technologies and investment.
Banks explore AI-powered early warning system to curb bad loans
Kenyan commercial banks are in talks with US technology firm IronOne Technologies to deploy an AI platform designed to predict borrower defaults up to six months in advance.
Kenyan energy firm Lean Energy earns B Corp certification
Founder Dinesh Tembhekar said the certification supports the company’s plans to expand its renewable energy model across Africa.
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Residents claim grounded ship spilling oil and chemicals
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