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Africa Makes its Case for a Bigger Role on the Global Stage

Africa is pushing for a bigger role in shaping the global economy, as business leaders, heads of state, investors, policymakers,

East Africa

· Sep 21, 2026
Equity Bank Accelerates Push to Link Local SMEs to Global Markets

Kenyan commercial banks are increasingly shifting their lending strategies from traditional primary production to value addition, aiming to plug local

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Sep 21, 2026
NCBA Group Deepens Digital Transformation Journey with End-to-End Motor Insurance on the LOOP App

NCBA Group has introduced a fully integrated private motor insurance solution on the LOOP App, enabling customers to compare quotes,

Technology

· Sep 21, 2026
NCBA Deepens UK Diaspora Engagement with Focus On Property, Investment And Wealth

NCBA Bank has deepened its engagement with Kenyans living and working in the United Kingdom following a multi-city diaspora tour

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Sep 21, 2026
Kenya Markets See Strong Bond Demand as Global Rate Hikes and Oil Risks Shape Outlook

Liquidity conditions remained stable in the week, with the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) closing at an average of

Market News

· Sep 21, 2026
ChildFund, Schneider Electric Partner To Expand Access To Clean Energy

ChildFund International and Schneider Electric have partnered to develop renewable energy projects that improve children’s well-being and strengthen community resilience

Technology

· Sep 19, 2026
Hermosa Paints Backs Kamba Festival as Main Sponsor to Promote Heritage and Creative Talent

Hermosa Paints has partnered with the Kamba Festival as the Main Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to supporting young people, cultural

Lifestyle

· Sep 19, 2026
Safaricom Gains 10 Million More Lines, Airtel Shrinks

Safaricom PLC added more than 10.3 million active mobile lines over the four quarters of the 2025/26 financial year, a

Market News

· Sep 19, 2026
Smart Travel Tips for a Smooth Airport-to-Hotel Arrival

The journey from the airport arrivals hall to your hotel can really set the mood for your whole trip. A

Lifestyle

· Sep 19, 2026
KRA Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth KES46.7 Million in Transit to Nairobi

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have intercepted a consignment of smuggled cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk with

Government and Policy

· Sep 18, 2026
Africa Needs AI Nhat Serves Its Priorities

By Dr Girmaw Abebe Tadesse Across Africa, the most consequential uses of AI do not look like a chatbot. They

Technology

· Sep 18, 2026
NCBA Group Deepens Digital Transformation Journey with End-to-End Motor Insurance on the LOOP App

NCBA Group has introduced a fully integrated private motor insurance solution on the LOOP App, enabling customers to compare quotes,

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Sep 17, 2026