The East African Insider – Week 19th To 25th July 2025

Introduction

East Africa is positioning itself as a magnet for high-impact investment, driven by innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. The African Union, in collaboration with GIZ and Sterling One Foundation, has unveiled a bold USD 100 billion private-sector investment agenda aimed at empowering 10 million women and youth across the continent by 2030. In Uganda, the government is adopting blended financing models to fast-track electricity access while managing debt, with innovative public-private transmission projects under consideration. Kenya's oil and gas sector is poised for a shake-up following Tullow Oil's USD 120 million exit, opening the market to new players and fresh capital. Rwanda's successful USD 17 billion "Umuganda" infrastructure bond, issued by the IFC, marks a growing investor appetite for local-currency financing and digital development. Meanwhile, Tanzania is on track to achieve its highest growth rate in six years, backed by