Absa Bank honours 48 SheRise graduates & 3 awardees for International Women’s Day

Samson NderiMarch 10, 2026

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Absa Bank Kenya has celebrated the graduation of 48 women from the SheRise Masterclass leadership programme. The ...

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Absa Bank reports a 10% net profit growth at Ksh. 22.9B for FY 2025

Samson NderiMarch 4, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a a 10% increase in profit after tax to Ksh. 22.9 billion for the 2025 financial year. This is an improve...

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Absa Bank launches digital-first Visa Infinite Metal card with M-PESA integration

Samson NderiFebruary 23, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has officially unveiled its new Visa Infinite Debit and Credit Metal card. Launched against the backdrop of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, the new...

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Absa Bank supercharges the 2026 Magical Kenya Open with Ksh. 65M sponsorship

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has officially announced a Ksh. 65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO). This is the 15th consecutive year as the tourn...

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How Absa Bank has positioned sustainability at the heart of its operational engine

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2026

In an era where economic resilience and environmental stewardship are becoming inseparable, Absa Bank Kenya has positioned sustainability as a core strategic dr...

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Safaricom, Absa Bank & I&M Bank among Kenyan companies recognized as top employers

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

The Top Employers Institute (TEI) has officially released its 2026 certification list, recognizing the leading organizations in Kenya that have demonstrated an ...

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18 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank acc...

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How to get up to Ksh. 1M mobile loan from Absa Digi Loan

Zenia ObamoJanuary 14, 2026

The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Abs...

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Absa Bank invests Ksh. 7M into Sunshine Development Tour finale

Samson NderiJanuary 9, 2026

The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing has received a Ksh. 7 million sponsorship from Absa Bank Kenya. The investment is spl...

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How to secure your child’s future through the Absa Education Policy

Zenia ObamoDecember 23, 2025

Thinking about your child’s future usually brings up two feelings: immense pride and a bit of financial panic when you look at how fast the cost of living is ri...

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Absa launches solar-powered banking truck & Mall pods to bring services closer to customers

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has expanded its network by unveiling two new service channels, the Branch on the Move and the Service Pod. This rollout, combined with six new...

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Absa Bank sweeps the 2025 FiRe Awards winning overall award + 5 others

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has cemented its position as a leader in financial transparency and accountability by being declared the Overall Winner of the 2025 Financial Re...

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Victory for Kenya’s banking sector as Supreme Court overturns withholding tax on card fees

Samson NderiDecember 6, 2025

The Supreme Court of Kenya has overturned a contentious 2020 Court of Appeal judgment that had imposed withholding tax on certain fees generated from card trans...

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Absa named Bank of the Year – Kenya at the 2025 Banker of the Year Awards

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

The Banker's 2025 Banker of the Year Awards has been announced with Absa Bank Kenya named Bank of the Year – Kenya. Digital transformation remains a key diff...

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Absa Bank reports 15% Q3 net profit growth to Ksh. 16.9 billion

Samson NderiNovember 18, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a profit after tax of Ksh. 16.9 billion for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025. This is a 15...

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Absa advocates for direct financing to unlock East Africa’s SME potential at EAC Trade Fair

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has called for a critical shift in how financial institutions engage with East Africa’s small businesses, urging banks to take financing and sup...

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Absa Bank & Dr. John C. Maxwell to host Africa Highroad Leadership Conference in Nairobi

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya and world-renowned leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell are collaborating to host the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 on N...

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4 women to represent Kenya at the Absa GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

Four talented young Kenyan women are set to represent the nation at the prestigious Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon continental finals. Thei...

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112 Kenyans shortlisted for Absa Bank’s GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

112 women, aged 18-35, have been shortlisted from over 200 applicants to compete in the Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. The competition thi...

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Absa Bank Kenya appoints Mohammed Nyaoga as new Chairperson

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Mohammed Nyaoga, EBS, SC, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. He ...

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Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya launched to champion Islamic finance

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

A new body, the Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya, was launched on the sidelines of the 2025 Absa Annual Islamic Conference in Na...

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Absa Bank unveils La Riba Sultanah, a women’s only Shariah compliant bank account

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it launched a new Shariah compliant account designed to empower women entrepreneurs with financial independence and busin...

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Absa Bank’s sustainability report highlights progress in climate action & Inclusive finance

Makena Ndung'uAugust 8, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today released its 2024 Sustainability and Climate Report, outlining progress in environmental action, and inclusive finance. Themed ...

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Women-in-tech hackathon, GirlCodeHack, to empower 100 women in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 4, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has kicked off the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack. It is a pan-African women-in-tech hackathon set to empower 1...

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Absa invests Ksh. 4 billion towards affordable housing in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 1, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has committed Ksh. 4 billion to fund affordable housing in Kenya, expanding its investment portfolio with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC...

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Absa Bank Kenya opens newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has officially opened the doors to its newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City. The Kisumu branch will continue to provide services to both i...

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Absa continues satellite town expansion with new Kawangware branch

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has officially opened its newest branch in Kawangware, Nairobi, as part of its expansion push. It is part of the bank's ongoing strategy to expa...

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Absa employees mentor youth & plant trees in 150+ schools

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya kicked off a two-day staff-driven initiative aimed at making a positive difference in over 150 secondary schools and colleges across the country...

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Absa Business Credit Card launched to empower SMEs to optimize cash flow & track expenses

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya together with Visa have launched the Absa Business Credit Card. It is aimed at empowering SMEs by improving transactional efficiency and expense...

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Absa Bank net profit for Q1 2025 rises by 4% Ksh. 6.2 billion

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a profit after tax to Ksh. 6.2 billion for the period ended 31 March 2025. This is a a 4% growth from the...

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Absa Kenya Foundation has planted 350,000 mangrove trees at the Coast as part of its conservation efforts

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

Absa Kenya Foundation has today launched the next phase of its coastal restoration programme at the Sabaki Estuary in Malindi. The foundation has planted 200,00...

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Absa partners with Women’s World Banking to support women entrepreneurs in Kenya

Samson NderiMay 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Women’s World Banking, aimed at deepening financial inclusion and promoting economic empowerment of w...

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Absa Bank to offer customers 110% mortgage facility

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans to become homeowners. The facility is available at competiti...

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Absa launches an enhanced Prestige Banking offering for entrepreneurs & employees

Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has launched an enhanced Prestige Banking offering, a financial proposition designed for salaried professionals and entrepreneurs. The enhanced...

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Athletes receive financial wellness training ahead of the 2025 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has intensified its support for athletes beyond the track by organising a financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes in prepara...

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Absa Bank to sponsor the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country athletics with Ksh. 11 million

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its sponsorship of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country with a Ksh. 11 million investment in this year’s edition. The bank are the titl...

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Absa Bank is taking its customers for business engagements in Estonia & Finland

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya is taking its Absa Business Club members to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements designed to unlock new trade and investment...

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How Kenyan banks are empowering the youth through training programs

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024

With the prevailing tough economic conditions, Youth unemployment in Kenya has risen to an estimated at 12.23%. This is according to a World Bank report that wa...

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Absa trains Rift Valley SMEs on how be resilient during uncertain times

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya hosted entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders for a business club forum in Eldoret. This was in a bid to empower them to build res...

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Absa hosts Business Club Forum to empower SMEs in Western Kenya

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya hosted 200 business leaders in Kisumu for a Business Club Forum as part of the Bank’s Western Kenya Caravan. The forum concluded the week’s act...

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Absa Bank & IFC train over 600 suppliers on corporate procurement

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide training for over 600 suppliers in the past two years. The training ha...

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Absa Kenya Foundation donates books & learning materials to Kisumu High

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2024

Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF) has handed over Ksh. 600,000 worth of textbooks and learning materials valued at Ksh.  60,000 to Kisumu Day and Boarding High School...

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