CBK reopens infrastructure treasury bonds seeking Ksh. 150 billion
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), acting as the fiscal agent for the Republic of Kenya, has issued...
Business
How SMEs can accept digital payments through Absa Mobi Tap
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, offering flexible payment options is a necessity for businesses. However, for many small...
How Absa Bank Kenya is turning climate risk into economic strategy
Absa Bank Kenya’s latest sustainability numbers signal a permanent shift away from that era: climate action has officially...
Visa names fintech leader Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as Vice President & Head of East Africa
Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa, effective August 4,...
CIC Insurance launches microinsurance arm to safeguard Kenya’s informal sector
CIC Insurance Group has officially launched CIC Impact, a microinsurance subsidiary designed to deliver affordable, accessible financial safety...
How PesaLink & PAPSS facilitate payments from Kenya to African countries
The integration of PesaLink (operated by Integrated Payment Services Limited – IPSL under the Kenya Bankers Association) with...
Standard Chartered reported a 16% rise in sustainable revenue to Ksh. 3.5B in 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (SCBK) launched its Sustainability Progress Report 2025 (4th Edition), presenting evidence that Environmental, Social,...
Carrefour Prepaid card launched in partnership with KCB Bank & Mastercard
Carrefour Kenya, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has partnered with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to introduce the...
KCB Bank & Subaru Kenya partner to offer flexible car loans & servicing deals
KCB Bank Kenya and Subaru Kenya have joined forces in a partnership designed to grant KCB credit cardholders...
KCB Bank receives Ksh. 12.9B from EBRD to loan to SMEs in Kenya
KCB Bank Kenya has secured a US$100 million (Ksh. 12.9 billion) financing facility from the European Bank for...
Java House opens 110th branch in Thindigua as urban dining demand soars
Java House has officially opened its 110th branch in Thindigua, Kiambu County. The new outlet marks another milestone for the company as it targets growing residential hubs along Nairobi’s northern corridor. Thindigua, situated along the busy Kiambu Road axis, has transformed rapidly over the past decade. Upgrades to local infrastructure, most notably the Northern Bypass, along with sustained private real estate investment, have turned the locality from a quiet suburban enclave into a high-density commercial and residential hotspot. Rather than […]
Britam & Minet launch affordable medical insurance for domestic & informal workers
Britam Connect and Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers have introduced Bima ya Wafanyikazi, a comprehensive medical cover designed specifically...
How Absa Bank Kenya mobilized Ksh. 204B+ in green financing in 3 years
Absa Bank Kenya has announced that it has advanced over Ksh. 204 billion in sustainable finance between 2022...
Inside KRA’s unexplained four days eTIMS meltdown
What was originally scheduled as a routine 20-hour system upgrade turned into a prolonged four-day digital blackout for...
Why Standard Chartered Bank constant outages are failing customers
When Standard Chartered Bank Kenya presented its full-year financial results in 2024, leadership showcased a 15% growth in...
Safaricom initiates automated refunds for old M-PESA balances
Safaricom has begun automatically transferring funds from archived, inactive M-PESA accounts back to their rightful owners. The move...
SBM Bank Kenya posts Ksh. 202.04 Million net profit in H1 2026
SBM Bank Kenya has announced that it has reported a net profit after tax of Ksh 202.04 million...
How Absa is opening doors to home ownership with 8.9% mortgages interest rate
For most people, a home isn’t just a structure of mortar and stone. It is Sunday mornings on...
GTBank Kenya MD Jubril Adeniji recalled to Nigeria in leadership transition
The Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has officially announced a leadership transition following the...
What the Uber acquisition of Glovo means for Kenyan customers
Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire Berlin-based delivery giant Delivery Hero SE in a blockbuster deal valued at...
Michael Mutiga to take over as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO on August 1
Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive, effective August...
Safaricom & DTB ordered to pay Ksh. 4.4M to SIM swap fraud victim
The High Court in Machakos has ordered Safaricom and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to pay a combined Ksh....
KRA launches new advance cargo declaration platform for containerized cargo
In a move to streamline maritime trade and enhance port security, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced...
Why true return on investment means a resilient landscape & empowered communities
In the financial world, the success of a business is measured on a balance sheet through net margins,...
Old Mutual takes financial wellness drive to Mombasa to bolster economic resilience
Old Mutual has extended its nationwide Financial Wellness Drive to the Coast region, pitching camp in Mombasa this...
Absa Special Fund among new unit trusts & sub-funds approved by CMA
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the registration of two new umbrella unit trust schemes alongside several...
CMA licenses Finaltus, ILM, Saffron & Power in expansion of Kenya’s financial markets.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it has granted operational licenses to four new market entrants....
CMA to acquire blockchain analytics platform ahead of new crypto regulations
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is moving to bolster its oversight capabilities within the rapidly growing digital asset...
Vodafone seeks exclusive rights to nominate Safaricom CEO in major board overhaul
Safaricom PLC has released the official agenda for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Friday, 31...
Why maize & wheat are processed differently in Kenyan mills
Maize flour and wheat flour sit side-by-side on supermarket shelves, and they might look quite similar when you...
KRA re-introduces tax amnesty programme under Finance Act 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially published the operational guidelines for the newly re-introduced Tax Amnesty Programme....
Jubilee Health expands Lipa Pole Pole allowing customers to pay in 10 instalments
Jubilee Health Insurance has launched an expansion of its instalment-based premium payment model. The initiative, dubbed Linda Afya Leo...
How to save thousands in money transfer fees with I&M Bank
For the average Kenyan, the day-to-day cost of living isn’t just driven by the price of groceries, fuel,...
Old Mutual shareholders approve Ksh. 4.67B balance sheet restructuring to unlock dividends
Shareholders of Old Mutual Holdings PLC have approved a non-cash balance sheet restructuring designed to slash historical accumulated...
Equity Group & AfricaNenda join forces to boost Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa
Equity Group Holdings, the AfricaNenda Foundation, and the Gates Foundation have forged a strategic partnership to accelerate the...
How Kenyan millers use smart fortification to keep flour super nutritious
Food fortification is a simple process where millers add essential vitamins and minerals (like iron and zinc) to...
Absa Bank Kenya appoints Diana Mwaniki as acting Chief Financial Officer
Following a major leadership realignment at the top tier of its management, Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced...
How enclosed machines keep workers safe at industrial flour mills in Kenya
Industrial flour mills are busy places filled with heavy machinery, fast-moving parts, and a lot of grain. In...
Diageo appoints John Musunga as MD for Africa to fuel regional growth
Global beverage giant Diageo has officially appointed John Musunga as its new Managing Director for Africa, effective July...
Practical tips, for keeping food safe at home, that every family can use
Modern milling factories use automated machines, enclosed systems, and strict triple-lab testing to ensure the flour you buy...
How Kenyan millers use modern labs to keep your food safe & Aflatoxin free
Behind the scenes at a modern flour mill, there is a very important room called the Quality Control...