IMF Approves $2.3 Billion Disbursement to Egypt Following Economic Reform Reviews

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Wednesday that it has completed two reviews of Egypt’s economic reform programme, along with an additional review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), enabling Cairo to draw approximately $2.3 billion. According to the IMF, Egypt will receive around $2 billion under its…

Proposed Local Content Bill Seeks to Reshape Operations of Foreign Companies in Kenya

A new proposal before Parliament could significantly reshape how foreign companies operate in Kenya. The Local Content Bill, 2025 introduced by Laikipia County Woman Representative Jane Kagiri on October 8, 2025 seeks to require international firms to source most of their products locally and ensure Kenyans hold the majority of…