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Macro & Economy

Kenya GDP Growth Holds at 5.1% in Q2 2026 Despite $104 Oil

Kenya GDP growth reached 5.1% in Q2 2026, up from 4.9% a year earlier, as electricity, hotels and ICT outpaced farming. What it means for rates and the shilling.

4 min read

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Macro & Economy

World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%

The World Bank now expects Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.3% in 2026, with upgrades for Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia and Zambia. But inflation is rising and debt costs still bite.

3 min read

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Investment Signals

: South Africa's Economy Shows Tentative August Recovery After Tough Second Quarter

South Africa's economy showed tentative signs of recovery in August, though rising oil prices threaten to complicate the outlook.

4 min read