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Kenya: KFW Lends €20 Million for Water and Sanitation in Kericho and Kisii
The loan will be used to finance the expansion of water supply and sanitation systems in Kericho and Kisii counties in Kenya.
- Categories
- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- lending, sanitation, water
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African Mobile Game Publisher Carry1st Raises $27 Million in Funding Round Led by Bitkraft Ventures
The company aims to enhance monetization in the region through Pay1st, its embedded payments solution and online marketplace for virtual goods.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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International Monetary Fund Executive Board Approves $240 Million Disbursement to Uganda
The financing agreement with Uganda will allow for the immediate release of about $240 million to the East African country.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- infrastructure
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COVID-19 Brought a Surge in African Healthtech Innovation, but How Viable Are the Startups Now?
African healthtech startups have gained prominence in recent years due to their potential to improve healthcare access and outcomes on the continent.
- Categories
- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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LeapFrog Invests $70 Million in Kenya-Based Solar Home Systems Provider Sun King
The recent investment will help in the expansion of Sun King, enabling them to accelerate rural electrification.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda’s First Ever Circular Economy Plan and Roadmap Launched
Rwanda hopes to achieve its vision of being a carbon-neutral and climate resilient nation by 2050.
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa: Water, Renewable Energy, Agriculture… a $500 Million Package From OFID
The funds will be used to develop renewable energy, provide access to water and improve food security in the face of external constraints.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South African Corporate Travel Agency Looks to Embolden Women Under New Investor
A pioneering female-focused private equity fund has backed a management buyout at Johannesburg's Club Travel Corporate.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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