Kenya banking deal: The Central Bank of Kenya has approved Nedbank’s plan to buy up to 66% of NCBA Group, clearing a major step in a roughly Sh110bn transaction that will deepen Nedbank’s East Africa control. Rwanda policy & business: Rwanda’s stricter public-decency enforcement hit headlines after women were reportedly turned away from a Diamond Platnumz concert at BK Arena, reigniting debate on how rules are applied at events. Regional climate risk: IGAD’s Kigali-issued early warning flags higher-than-normal October–December rains across parts of the Horn of Africa, with big implications for farming, water, health, infrastructure and trade. TVET for jobs: YES-PACT highlights TVET reforms across countries including Rwanda, with Ethiopia and Uganda pushing funding and private-sector involvement to improve skills-to-employment links. Tech connectivity: Starlink’s direct-to-phone service is expanding in Africa, letting users connect via compatible smartphones without buying satellite dishes. Food systems focus: Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Kigali as leaders and investors look for ways to protect food security amid climate and import shocks. Fuel pressure: A new comparison shows diesel prices vary sharply across Africa, with Rwanda among the higher-cost markets in August 2026.