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Overall, 2026 is going to be an interesting year! This is a commentary and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke . The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Association.
Read MoreThe country seems to be in perpetual election campaign mode at the moment although the elections are still 18 months away. There is uncertainty as to whether the Broad-Based Government will stay together. The improvement in the Fitch rating is welcome.
Read MorePresident Hassan continues to try and deal with the chaotic election by convincing the world that it was a one-off, and reforms are planned. One important milestone will be the report issued by the Commission of Inquiry into the election which will need to set out how the country moves forward. The economy does not appear to have seen any significant impact from the election and is projected to grow at over 6% in 2026.
Read Moreresident Yoweri Museveni was re-elected in the recently concluded election and has started his seventh term. Unfortunately, the opposition are being harassed by the Government and in hiding. The economy is performing well and is ranked in the top 15 in the world with respect to GDP growth.
Read MoreRwanda remains politically stable with one of the fastest growing economies in the region. The conflict in DRC shows no sign of abating despite the various peace deals.
Read MoreDespite the recent conflicts in Ethiopia, a difficult debt restructuring programme, and Foreign Exchange scarcity, the country remains geopolitically indispensable to the world. A partial debt restructuring has been agreed which is a considerable relief. Ethiopia’s newly launched Securities Exchange is seeing much interest for listings and the laid down targets are likely to be met.
Read MoreSomalia’s actions asserting authority at the UN, cancelling Gulf agreements and contesting sub-state engagements represent a calculated effort to consolidate control over maritime corridors and project itself as an indispensable actor. Somaliland’s engagements, boosted by Israel’s recognition and Davos visibility, reflect a parallel strategy to translate geography and stability into commercial and diplomatic capital.
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