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Declan Galvin is the Managing Director of Exigent Risk Advisory, a Nairobi-based strategic risk advisory firm dedicated to unlocking opportunities for clients across Africa’s emerging markets. He can be reached at Declan@exigent-risk.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-galvin/. This is a commentary and comments are welcome by email to info@eaa.co.ke
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The Gen Z uprising appears to have tapered off which has seen an uptick in business activity in Kenya during August. The new “broad based” Government is in place and it remains to be seen whether this will be effective. The economy has been largely stagnant because of the protests in June and July.
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Democratic cracks seem to be reappearing in Tanzania in the lead up to local elections next month and a general election next year. The economy is performing well and inflationary pressures seem to have been overcome.
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Succession for President Museveni appears to have been thrown in the air with the announcement by his son that he will not stand for the Presidency in the next election. It seems clear that President Museveni will vie for a seventh term. The economy is performing well with future growth expected at 7%; inflation and the currency remain stable.
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The Marburg virus has raised concern in Rwanda but with the same type of efficiency that was used during Covid-19, the Government appears to be in control of the situation and it is believed that the issue will be over in the extreme short-term. Rwanda is back to the top of the pack in the World Bank’s replacement for Doing Business with “Business-Ready”, a testament to the country’s bid to make it an attractive investment destination. The economy is performing well and is expected to continue doing so.
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Ethiopia’s current political and economic landscape is fraught with challenges. However, proactive engagement with international partners and strategic domestic reforms, presents opportunities for recovery and stability. As the nation strives to stabilise its economy and manage public discontent, the collaboration with the regional and international actors such as the IMF provides an important lifeline.
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