Uganda is accelerating efforts to end its dependence on imported petroleum products, following the signing of new commercial agreements tied to its long-awaited US$4 billion refinery project. Uganda has signed key agreements to advance its $4 billion oil refinery project aiming to reduce petroleum import dependence. The refinery will process 60,000 barrels per day and…
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Guinea has begun exporting iron ore from Simandou, home to the world’s largest untapped reserves of the mineral. Guinea has begun exporting iron ore from the Simandou mines, which host the world’s largest untapped reserves. The Simandou project has been developed to transform Guinea’s economy, positioned as Africa’s second-largest mineral exporter. The project includes a…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is inviting investors to inject approximately $260 million (Sh40 billion) into the government’s coffers through the reopening of two long-term Treasury bonds, aimed at supporting the national budget. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking $260 million (Sh40 billion) from investors through the reopening of 15-year and 25-year…
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Kenya has estimated that around 200 of its nationals are currently fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the Russian side, and more could be drawn into the war. Approximately 200 Kenyan nationals are estimated to be fighting for Russia. Kenya’s President, William Ruto, previously requested Ukraine’s assistance in releasing Kenyans being held in Ukraine. Kenya’s…
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Strategy consulting can be a huge investment for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). When investing in consulting SME business leaders — often boards, senior executives, or management — bring in an external company like ours to offer an outside, expert perspective on their business growth gaps and opportunities. Strategy consultants usually have considerable industry knowledge and are…
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The bad news is that leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. The great news is that as a leader you can address conflict in a way that does not destroy team morale, employee engagement, healthy partnerships or your organization. “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” (John Maxwell) # [bctt tweet=”The bad news is that leadership &…
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