Jubilee Asset Management grows to Ksh. 259B in assets as retail portfolio expands
Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML) has reached a major operational milestone, expanding its total Assets Under Management (AUM)...
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SBM disrupts Kenyan banking with zero fees for money transfers
For a long time, banking in Kenya has operated under an unspoken rule: consumers and businesses must pay...
KCB Group plans to raise Ksh. 300B through a corporate bond over 5 years
KCB Group has officially unveiled its Sustainability Bond Framework, laying the foundation for a planned Ksh. 300 billion...
SBM Bank expands footprint into Mt. Kenya region with new Nanyuki branch
SBM Bank Kenya has officially opened its 34th branch at Peak Place Building in Nanyuki Town, marking a...
Ticketmaster backed Quicket enters the event ticketing space in Kenya
Ticketmaster has officially expanded its reach in East Africa through the launch of Quicket’s dedicated operations in Kenya. Quicket...
Proto Energy & Equity Bank partner to provide loans for LPG adoption in Kenya
Proto Energy and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to break down the financial barriers hindering clean...
DTB posts H1 pre-tax profit of Ksh. 9.8B driven by regional expansion
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB Bank) has announced a Ksh. 9.8 billion pre-tax profit for the half-year...
Co-operative Bank and Car & General partner to offer financing for agricultural machinery
A new partnership between Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Car & General (Trading) Limited is set to...
Standard Chartered posts reduced Ksh. 6.7B H1 2026 net profit, declares interim dividend
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has reported a net profit of Ksh. 6.7 billion for the first half...
Equity Group posts Ksh. 45.5B H1 2026 net profit as regional & digital push pay off
Equity Group Holdings Plc has delivered a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by...
Galleria Mall invests Ksh. 2.2 Billion in phase two expansion
Tucked at the busy junction of Lang’ata and Magadi Roads, Galleria Mall has long been a familiar fixture...
Absa to sell its 63.32% stake in First Assurance Company and Absa Life Kenya
Absa Group has officially entered into a sale and purchase agreement to divest its entire 63.32% majority stake...
Cash deposit waiver for Kenyan shippers as Maersk partners with Viaservice
A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with trade facilitation fintech Viaservice-Ke to eliminate upfront refundable container deposits for...
Britam forms regional youth advisory council to drive strategy & youth engagement
In an effort to embed youth perspectives into its regional operations, Britam Holdings Plc has announced the official...
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...
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...
How Visa turned the World Cup Final into an unforgettable celebration of football and culture in Nairobi
The air at Nairobi Street Kitchen was electric last night as fans, banking partners, and fintech leaders gathered...
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....