Newsletters
The East African Insider – Week 31st January -6th February 2026
Introduction Welcome to the first East Africa Investment Newsletter of February 2026. This week, the region is showcasing renewed momentum with initiatives designed to unlock investment opportunities and drive growth. From the revival of the long-stalled Capital...
The East African Insider – Week 24th -30th January 2026
Introduction As January 2026 draws to a close, East and Central Africa continue to capture the attention of global investors with a series of landmark developments in finance, energy, infrastructure, and industrial expansion. This week’s trends reflect a growing push...
The East African Insider – Week 17th -23rd January 2026
Introduction East Africa is stepping into 2026 with a surge of transformative investment activity poised to redefine the region’s economic landscape. Tanzania has captured global attention as CRDB Bank opened its Dubai office, connecting international capital directly...
The East African Insider – Week 10th -16th January 2026
Introduction This week’s developments underscore a clear theme across Africa where governments are strengthening trade access, deepening strategic partnerships, and unlocking new investment pathways as the continent positions itself for the next phase of growth. At...
The East African Insider – Week 3rd -9th January 2026
Introduction The dawn of 2026 brings a wave of strategic investments reshaping East Africa’s economic horizon across energy, infrastructure, technology, and health sectors. In Uganda and Tanzania, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 79% completion,...
The East African Insider – Week 27th December 2025-2nd January 2026
Introduction As we welcome 2026, we are pleased to share the first edition of this year’s East Africa investment Newsletter and extend our best wishes to our readers and partners. Kicking off the year, our trend of the week focuses on how global LNG growth is...
The East African Insider – Week 20th-26th December 2025
Introduction As we close out 2025, one message rings clear across Africa’s investment landscape, momentum is no longer isolated, it is continental, diverse, and increasingly investor-ready. The final weeks of the year have seen governments, private capital,...
The East African Insider – Week 13th-19th December 2025
Introduction With just days to Christmas and investors reflecting on the year behind while positioning for the year ahead, Africa’s capital landscape remains firmly in motion. This week’s edition examines how regional connectivity, strategic infrastructure investment,...
The East African Insider – Week 6th-12th December 2025
Introduction This month, East Africa continues to attract significant investor attention, with major developments across infrastructure, energy, mining, health, and trade sectors. The African Development Bank approved USD 76.37 million for Somalia’s Road...
The east african insider – week 29th November- 5th decemBER 2025
Introduction As we step into December, Africa continues to attract growing interest from global investors, underscored by significant developments across the region. The 2025 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, showcased USD 15.3 billion in...
The east african insider – week 22nd – 28th novemBER 2025
Introduction East Africa is buzzing with new investment opportunities this week that present significant opportunities for investors. In Uganda and Tanzania, major industrial and agro-industrial projects are set to boost regional growth, including the USD 500 million...
The east african insider – week 15th – 21st novemBER 2025
Introduction This week, East Africa continues to attract significant attention from investors and development partners, with major initiatives shaping the region’s economic and industrial trajectory. The African Development Bank launched a Pan-African Financial...
The east african insider – week 8th – 14th novemBER 2025
Introduction East Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience and investment potential across multiple sectors. The East African Community (EAC) recorded a surge in international merchandise trade in Q2 2025, with total trade rising 28.4% to USD...
The east african insider – week 1st – 7th novemBER 2025
Introduction As we step into November, East Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and progress across diverse sectors, from digital transformation and financial partnerships to infrastructure development and green energy transitions. This week’s...
The east african insider – week 18th – 24TH OCTOBER 2025
Introduction East Africa’s investment landscape continues to gain momentum this October, with major developments spanning clean energy, digital transformation, and cross-border partnerships. In a landmark move for the e-mobility sector, Afreximbank invested USD 75...
The east african insider – week 11th – 17TH OCTOBER 2025
Introduction Africa’s investment landscape continues to show strong momentum, with major announcements across multiple countries underscoring the continent’s resilience and potential. DHL Group unveiled a landmark USD 325 million investment to expand trade and...
The EAST AFRICAN INSIDER – WEEK 19TH TO 25th JULY 2025
July 28 2025 Introduction East Africa is positioning itself as a magnet for high-impact investment, driven by innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. The African Union, in collaboration with GIZ and Sterling One Foundation, has unveiled a bold USD 100...
The EAST AFRICAN INSIDER – WEEK 21ST TO 27th JUNE 2025
June 30 2025 Introduction Welcome to this week’s edition of the East Africa Investment, where we explore the continent’s most impactful economic developments. The spotlight this week falls on Japan, which is stepping up as a strategic player in Africa’s future by...
The EAST AFRICAN INSIDER – WEEK 14th TO 20th JUNE 2025
June 23 2025 Introduction Welcome to this week’s investment newsletter, your essential roundup of the region’s most strategic economic and investment shifts. This edition opens with a powerful trend which include Africa’s foreign direct investment inflows surged by 75...
The EAST AFRICAN INSIDER – WEEK 7 TO 13th JUNE 2025
June 17 2025 Introduction Welcome to this week’s East Africa investment trends newsletter, where we unpack the major fiscal and economic developments shaping the region’s investment landscape. As the 2025/26 national budgets roll out across the East African Community...
72 Hours of Trump’s Presidency – What are the Implications for Africa?
January 23, 2025 Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa. In one of my articles, I spoke about what we could expect...
Analysis of the Investment and Special Economic Zones Bill, 2024
January 16, 2025 The Investment and Special Economic Zones Bill, 2024 introduces significant reforms aimed at enhancing Tanzania’s investment climate. This analysis evaluates the Act’s strengths and weaknesses, particularly concerning its ability to attract...
The Trump Economy and Africa: Are African Governments Prepared?
January 8, 2025 As the days count down to the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, it’s becoming increasingly clear what the next chapter of U.S. economic policy under his leadership might entail. The creation of the Department of Government...
The Challenges and Opportunities of Mining in Tanzania: A Closer Look at Rare Earth Minerals and the Case of Walkabout Resources
November 29, 2024 As negotiations have started with the Government of Tanzania and I find myself representing a few mining companies in this process, I was prompted to reflect on the mining industry in Tanzania. The mining sector has long been viewed as a backbone of...
Is Trump Good for Africa? Understanding a Complex Relationship
November 16, 2024 Donald Trump's tenure as President of the United States sparked widespread debate on many fronts, including U.S. foreign policy towards Africa. His infamous characterization of African nations as "shithole countries" was condemned worldwide. Beyond...
The National Venture Capital Fund Is the Last Thing that Startups Need in Tanzania
September 10, 2024 Earlier this year (March 2024), news headlines across Tanzania buzzed with the announcement of the next big initiative aimed at rescuing the nation’s struggling startup ecosystem: the National Venture Capital Fund (NVCF). Intrigued but sceptical, I...
Opportunities and Challenges in Project Development with Insights from Mkulazi Farm, Tanzania
August 24, 2024 Africa is widely recognized as the last frontier of emerging markets with its vast resources, youthful population, and significant potential for economic growth. While it presents immense opportunities for investors, project development in Africa is...
The Budget for 2024/2025 in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and DRC and Its Implications on Investment
July 13, 2024 With the release of the 2024/2025 budgets across East African nations, there is much to discuss, especially concerning the potential impact on investment and the socio-political landscape. Let us delve into the financial pathways set by Tanzania, Kenya,...
The US-Africa Business Relationship: Catching Up to China
May 24, 2024 The US-Africa Business Forum 2024, held in Dallas, was a significant event, reflecting the United States' (renewed) interest in strengthening economic ties with Africa. As a participant, I observed firsthand the dynamics at play, particularly how the US...
Celebrating the Successes at Tanzania Investment Center: 1st Quarter Reflections as a Board Member
May 3, 2024 As a crucial quarter marked its close at the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), my reflections as a board member are filled with pride and optimism. The successes we've achieved resonate well beyond routine milestones, reflecting a profound impact on both...
10 Things To Know When Your Business Partner Files A Criminal Complaint Against You
April 27th, 2024 Business law, partnerships and contracts can be complicated. Conflicts can arise unexpectedly, turning what was once a business and collaborative endeavour into a legal battleground. However, what happens when a disagreement takes a potentially...
The Power of Commitment and client service
April 20th, 2024 If you want a “life on the fast lane”, as one of my favourite group’s the Eagles termed it, the world of international business and law in Africa will deliver. In this world, dedication and commitment are not just virtues but essential pillars that...
China’s Investment in Africa and the Evolving Dynamics Between China and Tanzania
April 7th, 2024 The investment landscape of Africa has increasingly attracted global attention and ascended as a beacon of investment opportunities, with China emerging as a dominant force in shaping the continent's economic destiny as its Belt and Road Initiative...
A Comparative Look at Land Ownership in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
Shikana Legal Update Date: February 28, 2024 Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda each present unique landscapes and economic frameworks. Among the myriad aspects that differentiate these neighbors are their systems of land...
Bold Moves: Suluhu Hassan and Mwinyi Reshape Tanzanian ANd Zanzibar Politics
Date: February 23, 2024 In the intricate dance of politics, every step taken by leaders sends ripples through the fabric of society, shaping the destiny of nations. This week, Tanzania witnessed bold maneuvers by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Mwinyi,...
The Role of Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Providers in Expanding Access to Credit and The Draft Microfinance (Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Service Providers) Regulations, 2024 IN TANZANIA
16 Feb 2024 How many of us in Tanzania know “informal” lenders who are lending millions per day to entrepreneurs? I certainly know a number of people in that business informally and they all say one thing – it is very lucrative!...
Tanzania Interest Based Monetary Policy Framework and Implication on FDI
Tanzania Adopts an Interest- based Monetary Policy Framework and Its implication on Foreign Direct Investment in Tanzania 26 January 2024 By Amne Suedi Tanzania’s interest – based monetary policy framework is a move to improve investment climate in Tanzania and to...
Kenya and Tanzania Rivalry
Kenya and Tanzania’s Rivalry For Trade and Foreign Investment Dominance 19 January 2024This week unfolded another economic drama between Kenya and Tanzania and this time it touched the airspace. It started with an announcement from the Tanzania Civil Aviation...
Harmony in Tanzanian Mining Laws: Navigating Local Content Regulations through the Labyrinth of Global Trade
Tanzania has come from far when it relates to trade and investments. In particular, the mining sector has seen a growth in the last years. For more information on the mining sector in Tanzania, download your free ebook here:...
MY VISION OF THE TANZANIA VISION 2050
I am thrilled to share with you some exciting news that has brought a great sense of responsibility and honor to my professional journey. I don’t know about you, but it is not every day that I receive a letter from the President’s Office with the subject line...
Somalia’s Access to the East Africa Community: Advantage or Disadvantage to the Regional Bloc?
Last week at the East African Community Summit meeting in Arusha, the official accession of Somalia to the East Africa Community (EAC) was announced. We knew that Somalia was being considered since 2011 and Member States could not come to an agreement largely because...
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Cultural Differences in East Africa
Establishing successful business collaborations in East Africa requires more than just a keen eye for investment opportunities. A crucial aspect that often impacts the overall success of joint ventures and partnerships is the management and navigation of cultural...
Building Smart Partnerships in East Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
The journey towards creating a positive impact in East Africa through smart partnerships begins with understanding the nuances of forging successful relationships between foreign investors and local entrepreneurs. By developing a solid foundation for collaboration,...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Cabinet Reshuffle and Its Impact on Investments in Tanzania
On the 30th of August 2023, President Samia Suluhu Hassan (“Mama Samia”) did what many were speculating she would do for the last year – a major cabinet reshuffle. Since she became President 19 March 2021, Mama Samia has been slowly but surely consolidating her power...
An Overview of Investment Regulations in Kenya and Tanzania: 6 Points to Consider About Investing in Kenya and Tanzania
Investing in emerging markets can present lucrative opportunities, but understanding and navigating the regulatory landscape is essential for success. Doing business in both Kenya and Tanzania, I am often asked which country is better to do business in. Kenya and...
Tanzania Finance Act of 2022: It Could Have Been So Much More…
The Tanzania Finance Act 2022 was assented on June 30, 2022 and has been effective since July 1, 2022. The Finance Act 2022 has been received with the sentiment that more could have been done to improve the business and investment environment namely undoing the many...
Playing our part: defending constitutional rights of women in Tanzania
I definitely wear many hats, but the one hat I have been thinking hard about the last years is the one of being a citizen and what that means. I am grateful that I have so many skills that I use every day to help investors in Africa and working with big corporations,...
PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT CAN ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN AFRICA
Prior to working in investments, I naively thought that I could help Africa by working for the United Nations and, coming from a family of civil servants and politicians, it was the obvious choice to navigate towards the UN and “non-profit” world. However, I soon...
Tanzania’s New Investment Act: “Same – Same but Different”
The New Tanzania Investment Act 2022 has now become law replacing the Tanzania Investment Act Cap 38 RE 2015 and its amendments. While there was an expectation for major changes, the reality is that the new Act is more or less the same as the previous minus a few...
The Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations 2022 and What It Means for Traders and Investors in Tanzania and The EAC?
The Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations, Government Notice No. 294 published on 13/5/2022 (the “Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations”) are creating quite some noise in Tanzania amongst traders and investors. Given the efforts that the government of Tanzania has...