Fri Sep 2, 2011 16:21 GMT |
Sharp exchange rate depreciation and rising inflationary pressures have been exacerbated by an unpredictable and often contradictory monetary policy by the Central Bank of Kenya. Can recent – admittedly half-hearted – measures to tighten policy prevent further shilling depreciation and reverse the inflationary trend? This week Mark Schaltuper speaks to Sub-Saharan Africa analyst, Matt Searle,… [Read more]
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Tags: Central Bank of Kenya, credibility, drought, East Africa, economic growth, inflation, interbank rates, Kenya, monetary policy, Nairobi, Shilling, Sub-Saharan Africa, treasuries
Posted in: Africa, Currencies, Inflation/Deflation, Podcast
Wed May 26, 2010 15:45 GMT |
Mobile banking services present a unique growth opportunity for mobile operators in emerging markets, and have already made good progress in bringing financial services to the previously unbanked populations of many developing countries. The GSM Association reckons that there are over 60 million people worldwide accessing financial services, and this number is set to keep… [Read more]
Tags: East Africa, financial services, Kenya, M-Pesa, mobile banking, phones, Safaricom, security, telecommunications, telecoms
Posted in: Africa, General