When Lifelines Become Nooses: East Africa’s Battle Against Predatory Digital Lending
Throughout East Africa, a financial revolution is unfolding, one that promises liberation but too often delivers bondage. East Africa's dramatic surge in digital lending has transformed the financial landscape with remarkable speed, creating a paradoxical reality where access to capital coexists with meticulous exploitation.
The Business of Healing: East Africa’s Untapped Strengths in the Global Medical Market
East African countries face significant challenges in meeting the essential healthcare needs of their growing populations. Traditionally positioned as recipients of healthcare solutions, it is time to shift the narrative toward how the region can actively contribute to the development and expansion of the global healthcare industry.
Carbonds: Demystifying Carbon Credit Markets
A decade ago, anthropogenic climate change was a highly controversial topic, with many governments and corporations – particularly in the oil and gas sector – actively denying its existence or downplaying its significance. As scientific consensus solidified, and extreme weather events intensified, outright denial declined, and global initiatives became increasingly focused on climate solutions.
Unlocking Excellence: The Progress and Future of Customer Service in Uganda
In the Pearl of Africa, a silent revolution brews – not of politics, but of expectations. A growing middle class, one of the world’s youngest populations and an increasingly connected society; have fuelled expectations for fast, reliable and consistent service. However, while the country has made significant economic strides in recent years, the quality of customer service remains inconsistent.
From Fields to Skies: How Drones are Transforming Agriculture in East Africa
East Africa’s agricultural sector has long relied on traditional farming practices, with smallholder farmers using age-old techniques to cultivate the land. However, climate change, population growth, and food security concerns are driving the need for innovation. Drones, once a futuristic concept, are now emerging as a transformative tool for East African agriculture.
Domiciliation of Private Investment Vehicles in East Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Establishing Private Investment Vehicles Across East African Jurisdictions
Private capital funds, or investment vehicles (IVs) – spanning private equity, venture capital, and private debt – play a pivotal role in the region’s economic growth and job creation, especially for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Yet, fund managers and investors often face questions about where best to domicile their vehicles for optimal regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and investor confidence.
Dormitories in Distress: Rethinking Discipline, Safety, and Class in East Africa’s Boarding Schools
In February 2025, Kenya’s Ministry of Education ordered the indefinite closure of a boarding sections of 348 primary schools following a string of violent incidents, including a fire allegedly started by students protesting against poor living conditions. The story made national headlines, but for many parents, teachers, and students, it wasn’t surprising.
Meeting East Africa’s Resource Needs: The Relationship Between Self-Reliant Infrastructure and Wide-Scale Grid Operations
Of East Africa’s energy-related challenges, widespread lack of access to electricity is a strong contender for most pressing. While notable progress has been made, it only takes the perusal of IEA data, or better yet, research done by JEPA Africa to get an accurate picture of the dire situation.
Left Behind? The Challenges Holding Back East Africa’s Musical Success
African music seems to be taking the world by storm. So far, promises of East African music becoming a powerhouse on the world stage are yet to come to fruition. As Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz secures his biggest hit in years, Komasava, by tapping into South Africa’s breakout genre, Amapiano, this begs the question – is there room for an authentic East African sound on the global stage?
